Rabin Mondal (1929-2019) was born in Calcutta and trained at the Government College of Art and Craft. He was associated with the Calcutta Group, contributing to the development of a modernist language in post-independence India.

Mondal’s work is known for its intense, expressionistic treatment of the human figure, often rendered through distorted forms, strong lines, and dramatic contrasts. Working across painting and printmaking, he explored themes of urban life, psychological tension, and human vulnerability.

He is regarded as an important figure in Indian modern art, particularly for his powerful figurative language and contribution to the post-war artistic discourse in Kolkata.