Hemen Majumdar
Hemendranath Majumdar was an Indian painter.[2] . In 2002, there was a huge uproar when his painting was stolen and found with an art dealer.[3]
Hemendranath Majumdar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 September 1894 |
| Died | 22 July 1948[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Painting |
Early life
Hemen Majumdar was born in Kishoreganj in British India (now in Bangladesh).
In 1910, he joined The Government School of Art in Calcutta (now Government College of Art & Craft Kolkata), and from 1911–15 studied at Jubilee Art School, Calcutta.[4]
Career
Hemen Majumdar painted the gates to welcome King George V, on his visit to India in 1911.
In 1919, he founded Indian Academy of Fine Art in Calcutta along with Jogeshchandra Seal, Jamini Roy, Bhabani Charan Laha and Atul Bose.
He also published a journal, Shilpi, with A.C. Mukhopadhyay.
Works
- Cure of all Ills - Painted Mahatma Gandhi spinning thread
- Kaner - Dul - Earring
Awards
- 1921-22 First Prize, Bombay Art Exhibition, Bombay.
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References
- Old Indian Arts. "Nude Study by Hemen Mazumder". Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- "I will stand up and paint again". The Times of India.
- "Police doubt art dealer's innocence". The Times of India.
- "Hemen Mazumdar Profile: Delhi Art Gallery". Archived from the original on 15 July 2010. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
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