Lot 153: "Untitled" - JAMINI ROY (1887–1972).
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"Untitled" – JAMINI ROY (1887–1972).
A striking painting depicting the goddess Gauri cradling the infant Ganesha at the centre, flanked by two attendants holding offerings. Each figure is rendered with bold outlines, almond-shaped eyes, and vibrant flat colours—deep red, mustard yellow, rich blues, and greens—against a terracotta ground. The composition is enclosed within a painted border and signed in Bengali in the lower 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.
Approximately 33 x 22cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British gentleman.
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