ROY, JAMINI
UNTITLED
Signed in Bengali Bottom Right CornerImage size: 69 x 33 cm (27 x 12.9 inches)
Frame size: 104 x 63 cm (40.9 x 24.8 inches)
This Tempera Work Shows Roy?s Adoption Of The Simple Forms, Flat Colors, And Humble Paints Of Bengali Folk Artists. Multiple Figures Depicted In This Composition Shown With Oval Shaped Heads And Enlarged Eyes. This Is A Group Of People Engaged In Kirtan, A Devotional Singing Practice Of Vaishnava Sects Common In Bengal.
The Central Figure Plays A Percussion Instrument, While Others Stand Behind Him, Possibly Singing Or Chanting. Roy Often Painted Religious Themes In His Works, Showcasing His Deep Connection To Indian Culture And Spirituality.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
About Artist
Jamini Roy (1887 – 1972)
Jamini Roy, born on April 11, 1887, in Beliatore, a small village in Bengal, India, emerged as one of the most influential and celebrated Indian artists of the 20th century. His journey from a traditional artistic background to the forefront…...Read More
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