<div><strong>Honouring a Forgotten Master: A Memorial for</strong>
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<div><strong>Fanindra Nath Bose</strong>
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<div>Fanindra Nath Bose (1888–1926) was a visionary. As one of the
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<div>first Indian sculptors to achieve international acclaim in the early
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<div>20th century, he bridged the gap between Eastern soul and
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<div>Western classical technique. His work was admired by royalty and
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<div>fellow artists alike, yet today, his final resting place remains
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<div>largely unmarked and forgotten.
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<div>We are raising funds to design, carve, and install a permanent
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<div>memorial headstone for Bose in Scotland, ensuring his
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<div>contribution to global art history is never erased.
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<div><strong>Why This Matters</strong>
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<div>Born in Bengal, Bose moved to Europe to master his craft,
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<div>eventually settling in Scotland. He was an Associate of the Royal
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<div>Scottish Academy—a rare feat for an Indian artist at the time. His
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<div>bronze works are known for their incredible anatomical precision
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<div>and emotional depth, yet he died young, at just 38, leaving behind a legacy that has slipped through the cracks of time.
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<div>Currently, his grave lacks a proper monument. We believe that a
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<div>man who spent his life carving beauty out of stone deserves a
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<div>stone of his own to mark his place in history.
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<div><strong>The Vision</strong>
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<div>We aren't just looking for a simple slab. Our goal is to commission
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<div>a memorial that reflects Bose’s own aesthetic—elegant,
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<div>timeless, and culturally significant.
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<div>• The Design: A bespoke headstone featuring motifs reflecting
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<div>his artistic talents.
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<div>• The Location: His resting place in Edinburgh, where he spent
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<div>his most productive years. He rests in Liberton Cemetery.
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<div>• The Impact: Providing a site of pilgrimage for art historians,
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<div>students, and the British-Indian community.
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<div><strong>How the Funds Will Be Used</strong>
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<div>We have set a goal of £ 20000 to cover:
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<div>1. Professional Stonemasonry: Crafting the headstone from
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<div>high-quality, weather-resistant black granite sourced in his
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<div>native India and red granite from his adopted Scotland.
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<div>2. Permits &amp;amp; Fees: Coordination with local council and cemetery
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<div>authorities.
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<div>3. A Dedication Ceremony: A small public event to unveil the
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<div>stone and celebrate Bose’s life and work.
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<div>Join Us in Restoring His Legacy
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<div>Every donation, no matter the size, helps us reclaim a piece of art
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<div>history. Bose gave the world his genius; it is only right that we
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<div>give him the dignity of a named grave.
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<div>Please share this page with art lovers, history buffs, and
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<div>anyone passionate about honouring our shared cultural
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<div>heritage.
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<div>"Art is the signature of civilizations. Help us ensure Fanindra Nath
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<div>Bose’s signature doesn't fade away."
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George Donald

Clare Midgley

Royal Scottish Academy RSA

Lawrence Marshall

Beverley Tannar

Subhash Naha-Biswas

Payal Debroy

Bashabi Fraser

Doug Galloway

Fanindra Nath Bose (2 March 1888 – 1 August 1926)

Fanindra Nath Bose (2 March 1888 – 1 August 1926)

Still £16,130 to go. Help us build momentum.