About Somnath Hore (1921-2006)

Somnath Hore (1921-2006) was an Indian sculptor and printmaker. His sketches, sculptures and prints were a reaction to major historical crises and events of 20th century Bengal, such as the Bengal Famine of 1943 and the Tebhaga movement. He was a recipient of the Indian civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan. Hore learned the methods and nuances of printmaking, mainly lithography and intaglio, at the Government College of Art and...