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Maqbool Fida Husain (17 September 1915 – 9 June 2011) was a modern Indian painter of international acclaim, and a founding member of Bombay Progressive Artists' Group . Husain was associated with Indian modernism in the 1940s.
His narrative paintings, executed in a modified Cubist style, can be caustic and funny as well as serious and sombre. His themes—sometimes treated in series—include topics as diverse as Gandhi, Mother Teresa, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the British Raj, and motifs of Indian urban and rural life.
M. View M.F Husain’s 3,027 artworks on artnet. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. See available paintings, works on paper, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist.
Jun 9, 2011 · Maqbool Fida Husain is India’s most distinguished and admired artist. This site is an online resource for Maqbool Fida Husain’s biography, artwork, paintings, articles, awards, videos and books.
M.F. Husain: List of works - All Artworks by Date 1→10.
Jun 17, 2023 · M.F. Husain’s artistic journey and his famous paintings have left an indelible imprint on the art world. From the grandeur of his Mahabharata series to his vibrant horse paintings, each artwork reflects his innovative vision, mastery of form, and commitment to storytelling.
Jun 9, 2011 · Maqbool Fida Husain, better known as M. F. Husain, was an Indian artist known for executing bold, vibrantly coloured narrative paintings in a modified Cubist style. He was one of the most...
Jun 9, 2011 · So huge is the popularity of his paintings that M. F. Husain was called the 'Picasso of India' by the Forbes magazine. Husain was largely responsible in modernizing Indian art as he was one of the most influential founding members of Bombay Progressive Artists' Group.
A versatile artist he started his career in Mumbai by painting cinema hoardings for a livelihood. His paintings are characterized by bold lines, colours and his experimentation with various...
Maqbool Fida Husain, known as M.F. Husain (1915-2011), was one of India’s most eminent artists. Indian Civilization is an ambitious series of eight triptych paintings, commissioned in 2008 by Mrs Usha Mittal as a tribute to the richness of India’s history.
