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In the 1960s, Husain embarked on a tour through Rajasthan, painting and
drawing his way through the forts and desert towns of Bundi, Udaipur,
Jaisalmer and Chittor, among others. Here he absorbed the colours and
atmosphere of rural Rajasthani culture and living. The present lot, a sweeping
landscape that captures the fluid, golden sand dunes and the structure of
built forms, offers a glimpse into Husain’s ability to capture the essence of a
place. In a compilation of buildings, he presents what is an unmistakable view
of the unique climate and geography of Rajasthan.
Typical view of Rajasthan landscape
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M F HUSAIN
(1913 ‒ 2011)
Untitled (Rajasthan Landscape)
Signed in Devnagari (lower right)
Oil and ink on paper pasted on board
26 x 48.5 in (66.2 x 122.9 cm)
Rs 45,00,000 ‒ 55,00,000
$ 71,430 ‒ 87,305
PROVENANCE:
Acquired from Chemould Gallery, Bombay, 1967
Private Collection
Sotheby's, New York, 18 March 2015, lot 1321