Lalu Prasad Shaw

Lalu Prasad Shaw is a celebrated Indian figurative painter known for his iconic depictions of women, particularly the 'Pratima' series featuring stylized female figures with elongated features and serene expressions. Born in West Bengal, he studied at the Indian College of Art and Draftsmanship in Kolkata and became one of the prominent artists associated with the Bengal School's modern evolution. His works are characterized by warm earthy tones, intricate ornamentation, and a deeply poetic sensibility rooted in Indian tradition.