GUPTA, PRIYA PARSAD
EKLAVAYA
Signed in with artist stamp Bottom Left CornerImage size: 27 x 20 cm (10.6 x 7.8 inches)
Mount size: 47 x 37 cm (18.5 x 14.5 inches)
This work depicts probably a character known as Eklavya from the Mahabharata. Eklavya was a Bhil boy who became a skilled archer by practicing before a statue of Guru Dronacharya. He offered his thumb as a fee to Dronacharya, who blessed him. The painting portrays a dark-skinned tribal archer in a lush forest setting. Crouching in a half kneeling position, the archer is poised to release an arrow from his bow.
He wears a headdress and minimal clothing, suggesting a connection to nature. The background is filled with vibrant foliage, hinting at a tropical environment. The archer seems focused and determined, capturing a moment of intense concentration.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
About Artist
Priya Prasad Gupta (1918 – 2012)
Priya Prasad Gupta born in 1918, studied at the Government Art College in Kolkata. He had the privilege of learning from notable artists like Satyendranath Banerjee who in turn was taught at Kala Bhavana by Nandalal Bose.…...Read More
Good Condition
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