Lot 268: "Untitled" – JAMINI ROY (1887–1972).
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"Untitled" – JAMINI ROY (1887–1972).
A striking composition by Jamini Roy, depicting a seated figure rendered in the artist’s iconic Kalighat-inspired style, accompanied by a stylised cow. The work features Roy’s characteristic bold contouring, earthy palette, and simplified geometric forms, all set against a deep red backdrop framed by decorative motifs. The figure holds a traditional object while adorned with jewellery and patterned textiles, exemplifying Roy’s dedication to indigenous folk idioms. Signed by the artist in Bengali at the lower right.
Jamini Roy (1887–1972) was one of the pioneers of modern Indian art and a leading figure in India’s cultural renaissance. Trained in European academic techniques, he famously abandoned them to embrace Bengali folk traditions, especially Kalighat pat and indigenous craft forms. His paintings are known for their simplicity, rhythmic lines, and vibrant flat colours. Roy received the Padma Bhushan in 1955 and his works are now held in major collections including the National Gallery of Modern Art. His contribution to Indian art lies in his ability to elevate folk visual culture to the status of fine art, redefining modernism through a distinctly Indian lens.
Approximately 66 x 49cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady
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