Lot 170: "Untitled" - JAMINI ROY (1887–1972), PAINTING ON CLOTH.
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"Untitled" – JAMINI ROY (1887–1972), PAINTING ON CLOTH.
This painting depicts a graceful female dancer captured mid-motion, rendered in flat planes of ochre, teal, and brown. Her elongated eyes, stylised limbs, and striped sari reflect a folk aesthetic, while the pose evokes rhythm and poise. The figure is framed by a vibrant hand-embroidered textile border composed of geometric diamond and triangular motifs in red, orange, green, navy, and white, all set within a natural wood frame that enhances the warmth of the piece.
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 36 x 28.5cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady
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