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M.F. Husain Art

Indian, 1915-2011

M.F. Husain was born in Pandharpur, Maharashtra to a Sulaymani Bohra family who traces their roots back to Gujarat within the last 200 years, and then originally to Yemen. Husain completed his art studies from Sir J.J. School of Art. His first serious work was exhibited by the Bombay Art Society in 1947, where he was invited to join five other painters in founding the Progressive Artists Group. Husain, who became known as the “Picasso of India,” created works that could be caustic and funny as well as serious and sombre. His themes—usually treated in series—included topics as diverse as Mohandas K. Gandhi, Mother Teresa, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the British Raj and motifs of Indian urban and rural life. M.F. Husain’s best known and the most controversial work is ‘Bharat Mata’ (Mother India) in which he portrays India as a red-colored nude woman with her arms and legs contorted into the shape of the Indian subcontinent. The painting led to an uproar of protests from organizations like Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and was later sold for Rs 80 lakh in an auction. He also made ‘Gaja Gamini’ and ‘Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities’. The latter was screened and appreciated at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. Husain, a secular Muslim, triggered criticism for his often irreverent treatment of the sensitive subject matter, including Hindu goddesses painted as nudes. Other significant works include Man (1951), Vishwamitra (1973), and Passage Through Human Space, a series of 45 watercolours completed in the mid-1970s.

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Artist: M.F. Husain
M.F. Husain Painting, Galloping Horse
By M.F. Husain
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Maqbool Fida Husain (Indian, 1915-2011) Marking(s); notes: signed; 1983 Materials: oil on canvas Dimensions (H, W, D): 24"h, 24"w image; 28.5"h, 28.5"w...
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1980s M.F. Husain Art

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Canvas, Oil

Horse Series, Serigraph on Paper, Black, Red Color by Modern Artist M.F. Husain
By M.F. Husain
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
M.F. Husain - Horse - 14 x 20 inches (unframed size) Serigraph on Paper, Edition 238/250 ( Unframed & Delivered ) MF Husain , world acclaimed artist has been famous for various of his series ,  however Ganeshas have been a close favorite by him which he has painted over and over again. The set of serigraphs make his works more affordable and helps us have a piece of Husain in our lives. Needless to mention they satiate the much needed space for the very auspicious imaginary of Ganesha in our spaces. This work is from the series of Ashtavinayak , meaning Eight Ganeshas of which the series comprised. A wonderful wonderful work to collect by one of the famous Indian Artist...
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1990s Modern M.F. Husain Art

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Paper, Archival Ink

Horses, Serigraph on Paper Figurative, Indian Modern Artist M.F Husain-In Stock
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Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
M.F. Husain - Horses Serigraph on Paper 19 x 39 inches (Unframed & Delivered) This vibrant painting is a striking work by M.F. Husain, who is often celebrated as the “Picasso of Ind...
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1990s Modern M.F. Husain Art

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Paper

Horses, Serigraph on Paper Figurative, Indian Modern Artist M.F Husain-In Stock
By M.F. Husain
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
M.F. Husain - Horses Serigraph on Paper 19 x 39 inches (Unframed & Delivered) This vibrant painting is a striking work by M.F. Husain, who is often celebrated as the “Picasso of Ind...
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1990s Modern M.F. Husain Art

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Ganesha, Serigraph on Paper Figurative, Indian Modern Artist M.F Husain-In Stock
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M.F. Husain - Untitled Serigraph on Paper 39 x 29 inches (Unframed & Delivered) Style: Maqbool Fida Husain was one of the most famous artists of India, known all over the world for...
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1990s Modern M.F. Husain Art

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Paper

Ganesha, Serigraph on Paper Figurative, Indian Modern Artist M.F Husain-In Stock
By M.F. Husain
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M.F. Husain - Untitled Serigraph on Paper 40 x 30 inches (Unframed & Delivered) This vibrant painting is a striking work by M.F. Husain, who is often celebrated as the “Picasso of I...
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1990s Modern M.F. Husain Art

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Paper

Untitled, Serigraph on Paper, Indian Modern Artist M.F Husain "In Stock"
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Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
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1990s Modern M.F. Husain Art

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Paper, Digital

Untitled, Serigraph on Paper, Modern Artist M.F Husain "In Stock"
By M.F. Husain
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
M.F. Husain - Untitled Edition - 92/150 39.5 x 27.5 inches (unframed size) Serigraph on Paper, 1998 (Unframed & Delivered) MF Husain , world acclaimed artist has been famous for var...
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1990s Modern M.F. Husain Art

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Paper, Digital

Untitled, Serigraph on Paper, Indian Modern Artist M.F Husain "In Stock"
By M.F. Husain
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
M.F. Husain - Untitled Edition - 11/125 40 x 22 inches (unframed size) Serigraph on Paper, 1998 (Unframed & Delivered) MF Husain , world acclaimed artist has been famous for various...
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1990s Modern M.F. Husain Art

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Paper, Digital

Iqbal Series, Serigraph on Paper by Modern Artist M.F. Husain "In Stock"
By M.F. Husain
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
M.F. Husain - Iqbal Series - 14 x 20 inches (unframed size) Serigraph on Paper , 2011 ( Unframed & Delivered ) MF Husain , world acclaimed artist has been famous for various of his ...
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1990s Modern M.F. Husain Art

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Paper

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M.f. Husain art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic M.F. Husain art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of yellow, blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by M.F. Husain in archival ink, ink, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1990s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large M.F. Husain art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Harry Sternberg, Knox Martin, and Alain Raya Sorkine. M.F. Husain art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $585 and tops out at $20,800, while the average work can sell for $845.
Questions About M.F. Husain Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    M.F. Husain made Madhuri Dixit's painting. In fact, he painted several portraits of the Bollywood actress. In addition to being an artist, Husain was also a filmmaker. In 2000, he served as the director of the film Gaja Gamini, in which Dixit starred. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art.

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