Devdas Chakraborty (c. 1933 – February 4, 2008) was a Bangladeshi artist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to fine arts in 1990.[1]
Devdas Chakraborty | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933 |
| Died | February 4, 2008 (aged 74–75) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Spouse | Saleha |
Career
editChakraborty joined as a faculty member of the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Chittagong in 1973.[2] After the death of his wife, he left his position at the university.[2]
Works
editChakraborty began painting in oil and watercolor mediums. His initial works were figurative, and then in semi-abstracted and abstract. He later switched his interest to drawing and subsequently in printmaking.[1]
Personal life
editChakraborty was married to Saleha. Together they had two sons, Gautam and Rousseau.[2]
Awards
edit- Ekushey Padak (1990)
References
edit- ^ a b "Public tribute to artist Devdas Chakraborty". The Daily Star. February 12, 2008. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ^ a b c Abdul Mannan (February 29, 2008). "Debuda-The Fairy Tale Prince". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
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