A Ramachandran
(1935)
The Waterlilies Seller
A Ramachandran was born in Kerala in 1935 and trained as a sculptor and muralist. His idealised images of women draw from his observations of the Bhil community of Rajasthan, where he spent a considerable amount of time. They formed the basis of his paintings of women, such as the present lot showing a seller of water lilies, which are native to the region. By the 1980s, he had imbibed the culture of Rajasthan and adopted a vibrant colour...
A Ramachandran was born in Kerala in 1935 and trained as a sculptor and muralist. His idealised images of women draw from his observations of the Bhil community of Rajasthan, where he spent a considerable amount of time. They formed the basis of his paintings of women, such as the present lot showing a seller of water lilies, which are native to the region. By the 1980s, he had imbibed the culture of Rajasthan and adopted a vibrant colour palette. His use of decorative motifs, powerful lines, and rich colours added a dramatic effect to an otherwise ordinary scene. Face to Face: Art Practice of A. Ramachandran, Mumbai: The Guild Art Gallery, 2007, p. 15)
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EVENING SALE | MUMBAI, LIVE
Estimate
Rs 30,00,000 - 40,00,000
Winning Bid
Rs 36,00,000
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A Ramachandran The Waterlilies Seller
Signed and dated with artist stamp 'RAMACHANDRAN 2004' (upper right); signed, dated and inscribed 'RAMACHANDRAN / 2004 / 'The Waterlilies Seller'' and dated again '2004' (on the reverse)
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EXHIBITED:A Ramachandran: The Universe in the Lotus Pond , New Delhi: Vadehra Art Gallery; Kolkata: Birla Academy of Art and Culture, 2006A Ramachandran: The Universe in the Lotus Pond , New Delhi: Vadehra Art Gallery, 2006, p. 35 (illustrated) A Ramachandran: Bahurupi , New Delhi: Vadehra Art Gallery, 2009, p. 147 (illustrated)
Category: Painting
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