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N S Harsha
(1969)

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N.S. Harsha’s work demonstrates his unique artistic practice based on the manipulation of traditional Indian miniature painting, known for its intricate illuminations and delicate brushwork, into bold, even absurd images that reflect his narrative bent and strong political views. The astuteness of Harsha’s work lies as much in the scale of his depictions as it does in the meticulous detail of his painting.

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  Lot 36 of 70  

ALIVE CONTEMPORARY DAY SALE | MUMBAI, LIVE
15 FEBRUARY 2014

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Rs 1,68,000
$2,754

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ARTWORK DETAILS

N S Harsha
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Signed and dated in English (back of the stool)
2009
Engraved granite stone and gilded wooden plank
Height: 10.5 in (26.7 cm)
Width: 14.5 in (36.8 cm)
Depth: 7 in (17.8 cm)

Third from a limited edition of hundred
The work consists of a black granite block of size H: 8.25 in (20.9 cms) x W: 11.75 in (29.8 cms) x D: 0.75 in (1.9 cms) which is placed on a wooden plank of size H: 2.25 in (5.7 cms) x W: 14.5 in (36.8 cms) x D: 7 in (17.7 cms)

Part of a project by the artist - artiselsewhere.com

Category: Sculpture
Style: Calligraphy


 









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