PARITOSH SEN
Paritosh Sen, a renowned Indian artist, was born in Dhaka, present-day Bangladesh, in 1918. As a founder member of the Calcutta Group, established in 1942, Sen played a pivotal role in introducing modernism to Indian art. This pioneering movement, also spearheaded by Bimal Das Gupta, revolutionized the Indian art landscape.
Sen's artistic journey took him to Paris, where he honed his skills at esteemed institutions like Academie André Lhote, Academie la Grande Chaumiere, Ecole des Beaux-Arts, and Ecole des Louvre. Returning to India, he shared his expertise as an art educator in Bihar, Jadavpur University, and The Daly College in Indore.
In 1959/60, Sen published Zindabahar, a poignant book of autobiographical sketches that nostalgically captured the essence of his childhood city, Dacca. This literary endeavor showcased Sen's versatility as an artist and writer. He passed away in Kolkata, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of Indian artists.