DAG’s landmark exhibition on Company Paintings in Goa at Aguad Port and Jail Complex till 14 January 2026

In keeping with its commitment to honor the unknown Indian masters commissioned by the East India Company in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, DAG, India’s premier art company, dedicates an exhibition to Company Paintings entirely from the gallery collection.

Exhibition Highlights
- Organizers: DAG (India’s premier art company) in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa.
- Title: A Treasury of Life: Indian Company Paintings, c. 1790 to 1835.
- Dates: 2 December 2025 – 14 January 2026.
- Venue: Aguad Port & Jail Complex, Goa.
- Curator: Giles Tillotson, SVP, DAG.

About Company Paintings
- Created by Indian artists commissioned by the East India Company in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
- Blends Indian artistic traditions with European influences, forming a hybrid style.
- Long overlooked in Indian art history—too late for classical court traditions, too early for modernism.
- This exhibition repositions Company Paintings as a crucial prelude to Indian modernism.

Exhibition Scope
- Scale: Over 200 works of art, making it the largest exhibition in India dedicated to Company Paintings.
- Themes:
- Natural history – flora and fauna captured with scientific precision.
- Architecture – historic sites and cityscapes blending Indian and European techniques.
- Manners & customs – vivid portrayals of traders, artisans, religious figures, and sacred idols.
- Significance: Provides a visual record of India’s ecosystems, heritage, and social life during a transformative era.

Cultural Impact
- Goa’s Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte emphasized the exhibition’s role in elevating Goa as a centre for heritage-driven experiences.
- DAG’s CEO Ashish Anand noted this as part of DAG’s ongoing mission to spotlight pre-modern and hybrid art practices.
- Builds on DAG’s earlier initiatives, including Forgotten Masters at the Wallace Collection (UK, 2019) and Birds of India across Indian cities.

Visitor Information
- Dates: 2 December 2025 – 14 January 2026
- Venue: Aguad Port & Jail Complex, Goa
- Experience: A rare opportunity to explore India’s artistic brilliance through Company Paintings.