Somnath Hore’s subjects often bear the weight of humanity on their frail shoulders. Having lived through the ravages of the 1943 Bengal famine as well as Partition, Hore was no stranger to death by violence, something that would leave a permanent impression on his practice. Yet, he also witnessed the stoic resilience of people as revealed in this Untitled work. The two figures have very little means to survive, as is evident from their aloof expression. Is the artist trying to show their grit and capacity to fight for survival?
Somnath Hore
Untitled
1982
Watercolour and conte on paper
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Somnath Hore
Untitled
1982
Watercolour and conte on paper
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