Somnath Hore

Somnath Hore (1921–2006) was a Bangladeshi printmaker, lithographer and sculptor.

Also recorded as S. Hore.

Somnath Hore in brief

Born
1921
Died
2006
Known for
printmaker, lithographer, sculptor, painter and artist
Place of birth
Chittagong
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Overview

Born at Chittagong in 1921, died at Santiniketan in 2006.

In detail

Somnath Hore studied at Visva-Bharati University, University of Calcutta and Government College of Art & Craft.

Places of work recorded in the authority are India.

Work by Somnath Hore is recorded in the collections of Tate, National Museum of World Cultures, Victoria Memorial and National Gallery of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Padma Bhushan.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Somnath Hore”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7560483: Somnath Hore

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Elsewhere in Prints

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