M. F. Husain
MF Husain | |
|---|---|
 MF Husain at Museum of Islamic Art, Doha | |
| Born | Maqbool Fida Husain 17 September 1915 |
| Died | 9 June 2011 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | Indian (1915–2010) Qatari (2010–2011)[1] |
| Education | Sir J. J. School of Art |
| Known for | Painting, Drawing, Writer, Film Maker |
Notable work | Meenaxi a tale of three cities Through the eyes of a painter |
| Movement | Progressive Art Group |
| Awards | Padma Shri (1966) Padma Bhushan (1973) Padma Vibhushan (1991) |
Maqbool Fida Husain (17 September 1915 – 9 June 2011;[2] Urdu: مقبول فدا حسین) commonly known as MF Husain, was a modern Indian painter. He was a founding member of The Progressive Artists Group of Bombay (PAG). He is thought to be one of the greatest painters of India.[2]
M. F. Husain died, aged 95, on 9 June 2011, following a heart attack. He had been unwell for several months.[3] He died at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, and was buried in Brookwood Cemetery on 10 June 2011.[4]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Ram, N. (25 February 2010). "M.F. Husain gets Qatar nationality". The Hindu.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 William Grimes (9 June 2011). "Maqbool Fida Husain, also , India's Most Famous Painter, Dies at 95". The New York Times.
- ↑ "India's most highly prized artist MF Husain dies aged 95". BBC News. 9 June 2011.
- ↑ Elliott, John (9 June 2011). "MF Husain dies – lauded in exile by India's artistic fraternity". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
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