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Somnath Hore Paintings

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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Artist: Somnath Hore
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 Paintings

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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 Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

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

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

By Somnath Hore

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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 Paintings

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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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1980s Modern Somnath Hore Paintings

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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"

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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 Paintings

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Paper, Ink

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Find a wide variety of authentic Somnath Hore paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Somnath Hore in paper, ink, pen and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Somnath Hore paintings, so small editions measuring 7 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Simka Simkhovitch, Rabin Mondal, and Peter Robert Keil. Somnath Hore paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,239 and tops out at $4,399, while the average work can sell for $1,649.