Jogen Chowdhury Indian, b. 1939
Reclining Nude, 2023
Ink & Pastel on paper
10 1/8 x 14 1/8 in.
25.7 x 35.9 cm
25.7 x 35.9 cm
This introspective masterpiece embodies Chowdhury's evocative visual language, where his characters dwell in a realm of meditative simplicity. At its heart, a woman takes center stage, her posture radiating a...
This introspective masterpiece embodies Chowdhury's evocative visual
language, where his characters dwell in a realm of meditative simplicity. At
its heart, a woman takes center stage, her posture radiating a blend of repose
and fatigue. With one hand cradling her head, she reclines against a backdrop
of deep, velvety black.
Chowdhury's distinctive style elongates the body's limbs and fingers,
enhancing the subject's beauty. This artwork serves as a heartfelt ode to
femininity, casting a tender and empathetic gaze upon the central figure.