| Sailoz Mookherjea | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1906 West Bengal, India |
| Died | 1960 (aged 54) India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Field | painter |
Sailoz Mookherjea (1906–1960) was an Indian painter.[1] He is one of the early modernists who showed a flair for simplification of forms, vigorous lines and dynamic movement. He is on the 1979 list of Nine Masters of Archeological Survey of India.[2] His work was deeply inspired by people and the environment. India Post released a stamp, The Mosque, with his painting on it.[3]
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Sailoz Mookherjea was born in West Bengal.
He studied art in Calcutta.[4]
Sailoz Mookherjea's simplification of form and vibrancy were derived from his years in Europe and inspiration from works of Matisse, but his main influences were folk art and Basohli miniatures. He focused on themes such as oneness with nature and rural serenity. His line were bold and color technique powerful.[5]
During his time in New Delhi in the 1940s and 50s, he meet frequently with other painters of the Bengal school of art, especially with Manishi Dey and Shantanu Ukil.