Abanindranath Tagore (7 August 1871 – 5 December 1951) was the principal artist and creator of "Indian Society of Oriental Art". He was also the first major exponent of
Swadeshi values in
Indian art, thereby founding the influential
Bengal school of art, which led to the development of
modern Indian painting He was also a noted writer, particularly for children. Popularly known as 'Aban Thakur', his books
Rajkahini, Budo Angla, Nalak, and
Khirer Putul are landmarks in
Bengali language children's literature.