What movement was Bahadur Lal II part of?

Bahadur Lal II was part of the Impressionism and Patna School of Painting movements.

Where can I see paintings by Bahadur Lal II?

Paintings by Bahadur Lal II are held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Bahadur Lal II — Paintings, Biography & Famous Works

Bahadur Lal II is an Impressionism artist. 5 works are cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Bahadur Lal II was a meticulous observer who kept a small studio near Chandni Chowk’s noisy spice markets, where he’d sketch birds between commissions. He didn’t just paint feathers—he timed their flights so his birds always looked ready to lift off. His works feel alive because he studied live subjects daily; his *A parakeet* (1880) has a glossy sheen that tricks you into reaching for it. Catch it online, or visit Delhi’s National Museum to see his birds frozen mid-motion.

Works by Bahadur Lal II

A fish
Two birds on a branch
A 'maina'
A parakeet
A bird on a branch

Collections represented

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum in the United Kingdom is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects.