Paritosh Sen

Paritosh Sen ( Bengali: পরিতোষ সেন, Paritoṣ Sen, born October 18, 1918 in Dhaka, † October 22, 2008 in Kolkata ) was an Indian painter. He is considered a pioneer of modern art.

Life

Sen studied in Madras and in Paris art. In Paris, he was under the influence of Pablo Picasso. His art was subject to various changes and influences. Sen is ascribed great influence in the transfer of modern art in India.

Sen died in 2008 after a short illness at the age of 90 years in Kolkata.