Art historian B. N. Goswamy dies at 90

BN Goswamy, renowned art historian and writer, died at 90. He had lung infection and was best-known for his works on Pahari style of paintings. He authored 26 books, was a professor of Art History at Panjab University, and was remembered for his gentle manners and articulate nature.

Renowned art historian and writer B. N. Goswamy died at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh on Friday. He was 90.

Mr. Goswamy had lung infection, family friend and theatre artist Neelam Man Singh told PTI.

"It wasn't a prolonged lingering illness. He was having problem breathing for the last one month, but that was about it," she added.

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Born on August 15, 1933, the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee was best-known for his works on the Pahari style of paintings.

Fondly known as BNG in art circles, Mr. Goswamy authored more than 26 books on the subjects of Pahari paintings, miniature paintings, court painters, and masters of Indian paintings among others.

Ms. Singh remembered the professor of Art History at Panjab University as someone who was "articulate" and a "great listener".