26th Aug, 2020 14:00

The British & International Pictures Auction

 
  Lot 59
 

DANCING GOPINI, A TEMPERA ON CARD BY JAMINI ROY

JAMINI ROY (INDIAN 1887 - 1972),
DANCING GOPINI
tempera on card, signed
49cm x 32cm
Framed and under glass.
Provenance: Purchased in Calcutta in the 1940s by the vendor's grandfather whilst serving in the British armed forces, thence by descent.
Note: Jamini Roy was one of the most influential painters of the 20th century, who through his work gave expression to the true essence of Bengali folk art. Preferring to call himself a "patua", his technique and subject matter was influenced by the traditional Indian folk and village art, particularly the one found in Bengal. His trysts with painting started young as he became one of the disciples of the renowned painter Abanindranath Tagore. From Tagore, he learned the nuances of fine arts which he later employed on his canvas. What made him distinct from other painters of his generation was his admonishment of modernity professed by art-schools and instead switching over to Indian roots, tradition and culture for inspiration. With time, he developed his own amazing style that was akin to indigenous art found in Kalighat street paintings. All his paintings demonstrate rhythmic outlining, neat pattern, bright earthy shades and daring simplicity of themes. Roy was not only responsible for making art accessible to all but also for highlighting the true identity of Indian art, free from any westernized concepts and traditions.

 

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Sold for £11,000
Estimated at £6,000 - £9,000


 
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