Famous Paintings are those particular products of artistic expression, which touch the hearts hence leaves an ineradicable impact. From ancient times thousands of painters has enriched Indian arts. Amongst innumerous number of paintings it will be difficult to select just a few. However some of the most famous paintings of Indian art can be listed as follows:
Raja Ravi Verma`s `Shakuntala`,- Remarkable treatment of color teamed with the restrained strokes and bold depiction makes this a masterpiece of its own rank.

Abanindranath Tagore`s `Bharat Mata`, depicted as the mother India to the freedom fighters.

Hemen Majumdar`s `Lady with Lamp`-the subtle tone of color, the majestic blend of light and shade that Hemen Majumdar employed in this painting has made this particular piece an insignia of contemporary painting.

Rabindranath Tagore`s `Self-portrait`: Shades of green tones, bold purple and that dashing strokes of pencil that what describes Rabindranath Tagore`s self portrait as an art of sheer excellence.

Ramkinkar Baij`s `Jakkha O Jakkhi`: This is a remarkable experimentation of the eminent painter. This creation not only did set the trend of contemporary art form but also delineated this particular genre of modern art to a great extent.

Bikash Bhattacharya`s `Doll-series`- Bikash Bhattacharya`s with his "Doll series " once again drew the attention of the common man to art form. Extremely realistic painting this dolls house redefined the very essence of contemporary art.

Geeta Vadhera`s `Dhoop series` - This is basically a collection of calligraphic paintings based on the writings of the Sufi saints.

M.F.Hussain`s `Horses-series`, the front part of horse is male, that`s why more aggressive and the posture part is of a female horse, together depicting the concept of `Ardhanariswar`(half man and half woman) - this very theme gains an eloquent articulation in the hands of Hussain.

Jamini Roy`s "Seated Woman in Sari": Simple color, flat tone and Kalighat potua style is the very term women is depicted in a whole new light in this particular painting which ideally illustrates Jamini Roy`s archetypal influence of Bengal School mannerisms which is indeed his original style.

Jainul Abedin`s `Series on Bengal Famine`: Another contemporary art, this Series on Bengal famine is somewhat a bold step in illustrating those million hapless who died on the pavements. Amidst the dull color tone and the audacious strokes Jainul Abedin`s `Series on Bengal Famine` is indeed a masterpiece.

Devajyoti Ray`s `In Despair`: A masterpiece in the true sense of the term, "Devajyoti Ray`s `In Despair` is somewhat a matured experimentation with colors and subtle touch. The restrained union of bold and mild colors has added a definite articulation to this painting.

Tyeb Mehta`s `Mahisasur`: The artist with his unique story telling style had once again re-explained the tale of Mahishashura and Goddess Durga with the harmonization color, tone, patches and hue. The picture, depicting Durga locked in an embrace with Mahisha offers a distinct class to the painting.