Artist

Somnath Hore

Portrait of Somnath Hore
Portrait of Somnath Hore

Indian, 1921–2006

Somnath Hore was an Indian Contemporary Realism artist. 2 works are cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Somnath Hore (1921–2006) was an Indian sculptor and printmaker. 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. He was a recipient of the Indian civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan.

Works by Somnath Hore

Collections represented

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