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Khalid Mohamed
88 Husain in Oils 003 [Husain signed book along with a sketch by him]



Khalid Mohamed, 88 Husain in Oils 003, Kolkata, New Delhi and Mumbai: Galerie 88, Vadehra Art Gallery and Pundole Art Gallery, 2003

196 pages with a total of 88 plates including 22 plates each of the "Bombay Suite", "Kolkata Suite", "New Delhi Suite" and "Paris Suite"; hard bound with dust jacket
39.5 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm

The book includes a gold-inked, signed sketch of Husain's iconic horses by the artist, measuring 38.5 x 29.5 cm, on the beginning endpaper.

M F Husain paints 88 oils on canvas from the four cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Paris. These four suites collectively highlight the diverse geographical and cultural influences that shaped M F Husain's artistic vision. Each suite not only showcases the distinctive character of the respective cities but also reflects Husain's ability to capture the essence of place and culture through his dynamic and expressive style. The book, with its rich collection of plates and insightful commentary by Khalid Mohamed, serves as a testament to Husain's status as a global artist who drew inspiration from his surroundings.







  Lot 54 of 93  

PASSAGES TO INDIA: A JOURNEY THROUGH RARE BOOKS, PRINTS, MAPS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND LETTERS
24-26 JULY 2024
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$7,229
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Category: Books


 









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