K. K. Hebbar

Indian · 1911–1996 · Painter

Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar was an Indian painter and art educator. He is well known for his paintings that captured the social life of the common people in India. Inspired by… (Wikipedia)

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  1. K. K. Hebbar, Monsun, Circa 1964, Oil on canvasMonsunKornfeld · CHF 52,000≈ $57,637≈ £45,577≈ €53,274Sign up to see
  2. K. K. Hebbar, Untitled, a. MAHABALESHWAR (FOLK DANCERS)UntitledBid & Hammer · ₹200,000≈ $2,806≈ £2,191≈ €2,543Sign up to see
  3. K. K. Hebbar, Farmers - Dondiba & His Wife, Oil and tempera on paperFarmers - Dondiba & His WifeBid & Hammer · ₹180,000≈ $2,525≈ £1,972≈ €2,289Sign up to see

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Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar was an Indian painter and art educator. He is well known for his paintings that captured the social life of the common people in India. Inspired by traditional Indian art, he combined the Western art techniques with his paintings to create a unique style of his own. Painting for Hebbar was about being true to the original self and this is what he tried to achieve in his works. In addition to his paintings, he is also known for his rhythmic line drawings and illustrations.

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Born 1911, UdupiDied 1996Occupation PainterWikidata Q3631398 ↗ULAN 500122748 ↗

Also known as K K Hebbar, Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar

Artist record compiled from: Wikidata (CC0), Getty ULAN (ODC-By). See data sources & attribution.

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