Collection: DILIP DAS GUPTA

For nearly four decades, Dilip Dasgupta has been a stalwart figure in Indian art, renowned for his breathtaking landscapes in oil and watercolors, evoking the essence of traditional oriental paintings. His vivid oil canvases transport viewers to majestic realms, where trees with intricate branches appear to stretch and twist, as if alive, against the backdrop of expansive mountains characteristic of his home state, Himachal Pradesh. However, his watercolors reveal a different sentiment, capturing the serene essence of Varanasi, with the Ganges River flowing gently past meditating ascetics and temples spilling over its banks. Born in 1931 in Simla, Dasgupta has spent his illustrious career, spanning over six decades since 1954, perfecting his craft. His academic pursuits took him to the Delhi Polytechnic and later to Naples, Italy. With over fifty solo exhibitions across India, Germany, Denmark, Malta, Nepal, and Italy, Dasgupta's artistic prowess is undeniable. Notably, he mentored Sakti Burman, significantly influencing his style, and also shared his studio with Sanat Kar in the 1950s. Dasgupta's remarkable journey is a testament to his dedication to his art.