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 art in Madras and Paris . In Paris he was under the influence of Pablo Picasso . His art was subject to various changes and influences. Sen is credited with having great influence in the transmission of modern art to India.
Sen died in Kolkata in 2008 at the age of 90 after a brief illness .
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| SURNAME | Sen, Paritosh |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sen, Paritoṣ |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 18, 1918 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dhaka |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 22, 2008 |
| Place of death | Kolkata |