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A A Almelkar
(1920 - 1982)

Ghotul



Abdul Rahim Almelkar believed that he must have learnt painting when he was still in his mother`s womb, much like Arjuna`s son Abhimanyu in the Mahabharat. "My mother was busy embroidering all through her pregnancy and I probably inherited art from her at that stage," he says.

Born in Solapur, (in Maharashtra) he began painting at the young age of seven. After a conventional education in a local school, he joined the Sir J. J. School...



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  Lot 23 of 102  

WINTER ONLINE AUCTION
14-15 DECEMBER 2022

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Rs 5,40,000
$6,585

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ARTWORK DETAILS

A A Almelkar
Ghotul

Signed 'ALMELKAR' (lower left); inscribed "'GHOTUL"' (on the reverse)
Gouache and ink on paper pasted on mount board
15 x 30 in (38 x 76 cm)

The reverse of the present lot bears a note written by the artist about Ghotul, the subject of the painting, what he describes as a ‘rural club’ composed of members from the Muria tribe of Madhya Pradesh. It describes the significance and details of the activities carried out in the club.

PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Pune

Category: Painting
Style: Figurative


 









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