Lot No. 12: PRABHA, B. (1933 - 2001)

PRABHA, B. (1933 - 2001)

TWO FISHERWOMEN

Signed and Dated
Signed by Artist in Devanagari (Upper Left) 'B. Parbha 1970'

Present owner Acquired from Sanat Kumar Bose, Calcutta. (Original Receipt)
Certificate from the Expert: Subroto Kumar Bhadury.

Image size: 86.7 x 61.7 cm (34 x 24.2 Inches)
Frame size: 83.8 X 114.2 cm (32.9 x 44.9 Inches)

The vibrant colours Prabha is known for are alive in this painting, with rich hues of earth tones warm oranges, deep browns, and soft greens woven into the scene. These colours not only bring life to the figures but also enhance the rugged, natural environment in which they are placed. The expressive brushwork creates texture, especially in the women's clothing and the baskets, adding depth and a tactile quality to the composition.
True to Prabha's style, this painting is a tribute to the dignity and resilience of rural women. The figures are not idealized but are portrayed in their everyday surroundings, engaging in their work with a quiet grace. The scene is both intimate and universal, capturing a moment in the lives of these women that transcends time and place, reflecting Prabha's commitment to portraying the strength and beauty of ordinary women in rural India. The piece is a testament to their enduring spirit, rendered through the artist's unique use of colour, form and emotion

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Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman

About Artist

B. Prabha (1933 - 2001)

B. Prabha (1933-2001) started working at a time when India had few women artists. Deeply inspired by the work of seminal modernist Amrita Shergil, the protagonists of Prabha works were usually women. She was moved by the plight of rural women, and…...Read More