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"Untitled" - JAMINI ROY (1887-1972).
An elegant painting by celebrated Indian modernist Jamini Roy (1887–1972), depicting a stylized female figure cloaked in soft curves and simplified lines. Executed with a restrained palette of ivory, blue, and red on earthy paper, the work exemplifies Roy’s distinctive blend of Bengali folk traditions and bold linear modernism. The serene composition is framed in a minimal black border, with the artist’s signature in Bengali script at the bottom right.
Jamini Roy (1887–1972) was one of the most influential and pioneering modern artists of 20th-century India. Trained in the Western academic style at the Government College of Art, Calcutta, he later rejected European realism in search of a distinctly Indian visual language. Deeply inspired by Bengali folk traditions, especially the Kalighat Pat paintings, Roy developed a unique style marked by bold lines, flat vibrant colors, and simplified forms. He focused on themes drawn from rural life, Hindu mythology, and indigenous art, making his work accessible and rooted in Indian identity. His contribution to the Indian art movement was not just stylistic but also philosophical—he sought to democratize art by distancing it from elite patronage and bringing it closer to the common people. Honored with the Padma Bhushan in 1955, Roy remains a seminal figure in Indian art history, celebrated for blending tradition with modernist ideals.
With frame: Approximately 27.5 x 22.5cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady.
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