Maqbool Fida Husain, known as M.F. Husain (1915-2011), was one of India’s most eminent artists. Born in Pandharpur, his early years were spent in Indore. Husain began his career as a painter of cinema hoardings after attending art school in Bombay (now Mumbai). Using freehand drawing and vibrant colour, he depicted Indian subject matter in the style of contemporary European art movements, particularly Cubism. ‘India’s very own Picasso’ was what Maqbool Fida Husain aka M.F. Husain was referred as. Born in the nation of diverse cultures and artistic history, this Indore-based was able to establish a special place for himself in the hearts of the world art lovers with his distinctive artistry.
His freehand drawings splattered with vibrant colours depicting the richness of Indian subject matter in contemporary style earned him great fame but it was his symbolic iconography with historic figures he created by interweaving religious aspects that aspired many youngsters to become an artist.
His freehand drawings splattered with vibrant colours depicting the richness of Indian subject matter in contemporary style earned him great fame but it was his symbolic iconography with historic figures he created by interweaving religious aspects that aspired many youngsters to become an artist.
