The Pioneering Vision of The Calcutta Art Studio Established in 1878, The Calcutta Art Studio emerged as a beacon of artistic innovation during a period of significant socio-political change in India. Founded by four artists – Nabakumar Biswas, Phanibhushan Sen, Yogendranath Mukhopadhyay, and the artist simply known as ‘Kolkata Art Studio’ – the studio wasn't merely a commercial enterprise; it was a conscious effort to democratize art and make realistic paintings accessible to a wider audience. Prior to its inception, art in India largely remained confined to aristocratic patronage or religi…