Sheikh Zainuddin | |
|---|---|
 Saras by Zainuddin | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Illustrations of fauna and flora |
| Patron(s) | Elijah Impey |
Sheikh Zainuddin or Shaikh Zain-al-Din (fl. 1777–1782) was an artist of the East India Company period who moved from Patna to Calcutta and rose to prominence under European patronage in British Raj.[1] His works blending Mughal and Western painting techniques belonged to the Company style of painting.[2]
- ^ Nazma Khan Majlis (2012). "Zainuddin, Sheikh". In Islam, Sirajul; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Verma, Rahul (11 February 2020). "Rediscovering India's Forgotten Masterpieces". BBC. Retrieved 11 February 2020.