Chittaprosad Bhattacharya (1915-1978), known simply as Chittaprosad, was a politically engaged artist whose work is closely tied to the social and humanitarian crises of his time. Largely self-taught, he became associated with leftist movements and used art as a means of direct social commentary.

Working primarily in ink and printmaking techniques such as linocuts and woodcuts, his visual language is defined by bold lines and an economy of form. Chittaprosad’s work stands as a powerful record of resistance and witness, positioning him as a key figure in socially committed modern Indian art.