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Radha Series

1991 · Kerala Museum, Kochi · original 65 x 63 cm

A vibrant display of movement and energy defines this Radha Series painting by Sanat Kumar Kar, featuring a woman playing the flute in striking blue and green tones that invite you to bring modern Indian art into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 1 artworks by Sanat Kumar Kar
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The artist

Sanat Kumar Kar

1935 – 2023

Quick facts

Museums on APSKerala Museum
Died2023
Lifespan88 years
NationalityIndia
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Top-ranked workRadha Series

Biography

early life and education

sanat kumar kar, a prominent indian painter and printmaker, was born on july 29, 1935, in shantiniketan, india. he acquired his diploma in painting from the government college of arts and crafts in kolkata in 1955.

career highlights

kar began developing his printmaking abilities in the 1960s, aided by grants from lalit kala akademi.
his first solo show at the prints art gallery in 1962 presented his oil paintings.
he exhibited in delhi at triveni kala sangam in 1969, showcasing only his prints.
kar joined the department of graphic art of kala bhavana, visva-bharati as a reader in 1974, where he continued experimenting with wood intaglio.

wood intaglio and pioneer work

sanat kumar kar's experiments with wood intaglio led to the development of new methods, including the use of plywood, sun-mica, and cardboard treated with glue. this pioneering work in printmaking has made him one of the most significant figures in modern indian art.

teaching career and later life

kar served as the head of the department of graphic art at kala bhavana and later became the principal of kala bhavana, ending his teaching career in 1995. he passed away on january 9, 2023.

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references

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