M F Husain

by Unicorn Gallery

M F Husain is India's most celebrated and internationally renowned painter of all times. Maqbool Fida Husain (born 1915 died 2011) was known as the Picasso of India. A self-taught artist, Husain was a prolific painter known for his various series including: Gaja Gamini, British Raj, depiction of Hindus gods & goddesses, Mother Teresa, Indian Civilization, Islam, Horses etc. Besides being a hugely successful artist M F Husain was also a Film maker and Director; known for 'Gaja Gamini' with actress Madhuri Dixit as the lead and 'Meenaxi: A tale of three cities' with Tabu. In 1967 Husain received the National Film Award for Best Experimental Film for Through The Eyes of a Painter and a Gold Bear Award for the same movie at the Berlin Film Festival. M F Husain's paintings have been auctioned for record-breaking amounts at Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams and Saffron.

Artist: M F Husain

Size: 20 by 26 inches