SEN, L. M. (1898 - 1954)
UNTITLED (SELF-REFLECTION)
Signed by ArtistSigned and Dated "L. M. SEN - 1950" (Lower Right)
Year: 1950
Size: 28.4 x 18.2 cm (11 x 7 inches)
The duality of the sketch suggests the idea of self-reflection, drawing on the photographic practice of capturing both subject and reflection within the same frame.
This sketch by L.M. Sen features a single woman depicted in two figures, a study that mirrors photographic techniques commonly used for capturing motion or reflection. The primary figure shows the woman standing confidently, her posture characterized by hands on her hips, draped in a sari. Her expression is direct and engaging, exuding a sense of calm authority.
Behind her, the second figure represents a mirrored image of the same woman. This reflection offers a more intimate view, focusing on her face, slightly tilted, with a softer and more contemplative expression.
The simplicity of the lines, with minimal shading, brings out the elegance of the form, while the sketch's execution provides a sense of raw immediacy. The technique suggests a live study of the woman, observing her in both stillness and reflection, emphasizing the fluidity and depth of the human form. This approach, inspired by photography, allows the artist to explore the nuances of body language and emotion with both precision and spontaneity
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
About Artist
Lalit Mohan Sen (1898 - 1954)
Lalit Mohan Sen was born in West Bengal graduating from the Government School of Art, Lucknow, 1917 and studied at the Royal College of Art, London, 1925. The prolific artist’s work spans over a range of mediums with a distinct method with each.…...Read More
This work is in fine condition. The upper edge is uneven, and discoloration in some areas.
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