Maqbool Fida Husain (b. 1915 - d. 2011)

Maqbool Fida Husain (born 17 September 1915 – died 9 June 2011), popularly known as M.F. Husain, was an Indian painter and film director often hailed as the “Picasso of India.” Born in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, he developed a bold, expressive style and painted narrative works in a modified Cubist manner, blending Indian themes with contemporary techniques.
Husain became renowned for iconic motifs such as horses, women, and deities, which celebrated Indian culture while sparking debate for their provocative edge. A prolific artist, he worked across mediums and exhibited internationally, earning both acclaim and controversy, along with numerous honors that cemented his influence on modern Indian art.

The artist lived and worked in London, United Kingdom.