Lalit Mohan Sen

Lalit Mohan Sen was born in West Bengal graduating from the Government School of Art, Lucknow, 1917 and studied at the Royal College of Art, London, 1925. The prolific artist’s work spans over a range of mediums with a distinct method with each. Painting, sculpture, sketches, photography, textiles, printmaking, pen and ink, and even posters had visual imagery of nature, animals, deities, landscapes, portraiture, nudes and abstract designs. Largely concentrated on Indian themes and subjects, some also featured European interest. Demonstrating a diverse range of artistic abilities that was truly commendable, garnering respect and acclaim, the works are of significant cultural importance in an anthropological sense as it documents traditions, customs and beliefs from India.

Sen’s work has been displayed in many exhibitions around India and the world such as Victoria and Albert Museum, the British Royal Collections and at the Royal Academy of Art, London. Many are in the private and personal collections of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Delhi and India House, London.