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Somnath Hore Art

Bengali, 1921-2006

Somnath Hore was a Bengali sculptor and printmaker. He was born in 1921, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Hore finished his Diploma in Fine Arts from Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata, in 1957. His sketches, sculptures and prints were a reaction to major historical crises and events of 20th century Bengal, such as the Bengal Famine of 1943 and the Tebhaga movement. The anguished human form has widely been reflected in Hore's figuration. The visual appeal of his work is increased by rough surfaces, slits, holes and exposed channels. From 1974, Hore began to produce his bronze sculptures. Mother with Child, a large sculpture that paid homage to the people's struggle in Vietnam, was stolen from the Kala Bhavan soon after it was completed and still has yet to be found. Hore was honored and awarded with “Padma Bhushan” by the Government of India in 2007, “Gagan-Aban Award” in 1984, “L.N. Gupta Memorial Award” in 1977, National Award, “Lalit Kala Akademi,” New Delhi in 1960 and 1962–63.

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Wheel Series, Watercolour on Black Paper, Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"

Wheel Series, Watercolour on Black Paper, Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"

By Somnath Hore

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Somnath Hore - Wheel Series Watercolour on Black Paper 4.5 x 5.5 inches (Framed & Door Delivered) This striking monochromatic artwork captures the powerful form of a large cart whee...

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1990s Modern Somnath Hore Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Untitled, Watercolour on Black Paper, Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"

Untitled, Watercolour on Black Paper, Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"

By Somnath Hore

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Somnath Hore - Untitled Watercolour on Black Paper 4.5 x 5.5 inches (Framed & Door Delivered) This evocative untitled work by Somnath Hore transforms a seemingly simple interior sce...

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1990s Modern Somnath Hore Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Untitled, Pen, Ink, Watercolour Paper, Figurative Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"
Untitled, Pen, Ink, Watercolour Paper, Figurative Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"

Untitled, Pen, Ink, Watercolour Paper, Figurative Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"

By Somnath Hore

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Somnath Hore - Untitled (Face of a Man) Pen, Ink & Watercolour on Paper 7.6 x 6 inches (Famed & Delivered) An untitled portrait by Somnath Hore, this pen, ink, and watercolor study ...

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1970s Modern Somnath Hore Art

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Untitled, Brush on Paper by Modern Indian Artist “In Stock”

Untitled, Brush on Paper by Modern Indian Artist “In Stock”

By Somnath Hore

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Somnath Hore - Untitled Brush on Paper, 7.6 x 11 inches ( Framed & Door Delivered ) Figurative work by Master Sculptor and Painter Somenath Hore. A gorgeous subtle rendition of a ...

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1960s Modern Somnath Hore Art

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Untitled, Pen & Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"
Untitled, Pen & Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"

Untitled, Pen & Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"

By Somnath Hore

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Somnath Hore - Untitled Pen & Ink on Paper, 7 x 10 inches ; 1980 Inclusive of shipment mounted not framed, Should you wish to receive the same framed and shipped kindly contact us. ...

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Family, Pen & Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"

Family, Pen & Ink on Paper by Modern Indian Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"

By Somnath Hore

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Somnath Hore - Family Pen & Ink on Paper, 13.6 x 10 inches ; 1991 ( Unframed & Delivered ) Inclusive of shipment mounted not framed, Should you wish to receive the same framed and s...

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1960s Modern Somnath Hore Art

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Untitled, Etching on Paper, Figurative by Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"
Untitled, Etching on Paper, Figurative by Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"

Untitled, Etching on Paper, Figurative by Artist Somnath Hore "In Stock"

By Somnath Hore

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Somnath Hore - Untitled AP - 11/34, Etching on Paper 11 x 10.5 inches, 1985 (Unfamed & Delivered) Figurative work by Master Sculptor and Painter Somenath Hore. A gorgeous subtle ren...

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1970s Modern Somnath Hore Art

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Paper, Lithograph, Etching

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