Overview
B. C. Sanyal (Bhabesh Chandra Sanyal, 1901–2003) was an Indian artist whose life spanned the twentieth century. He is associated with the development of modern art in India and lived to the age of 102.
Key Facts
| Full name | Bhabesh Chandra Sanyal |
|---|---|
| Known as | B. C. Sanyal |
| Born | 1901 |
| Died | 2003 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Field | Visual art |
Background
Sanyal's career unfolded across a long period of change in Indian cultural life, from the late colonial era through the decades following Independence. He is recognised as a figure within the broader community of modern Indian artists who worked through the twentieth century.
Significance
Living from 1901 to 2003, Sanyal was among the longest-lived Indian artists of his generation. His longevity placed him in contact with successive phases of modern Indian art.