Ram Kumar Indian, 1924-2018
Untitled, 1960
Oil on Canvas
32 x 21 5/8 in.
81.3 x 54.9 cm
81.3 x 54.9 cm
Reserved
The sweeps of burnt sienna with subtle hints of grey encapsulate some deeper and darker aspects of the holy city of Banaras. These aspects have had a prominent impact on...
The sweeps of burnt sienna with subtle hints of grey encapsulate some deeper and darker aspects of the holy city of Banaras. These aspects have had a prominent impact on Ram Kumar, as Banaras is a city where life and death has no meaning. It is both a visual and a psychological experience. This peace reveals melancholy. He used his brush to convey the sorrow of the widows, the funeral pyres, and the mass of humanity.
Provenance
Originally acquired directly from the artist by Sanchit Art. Subsequently exhibited at the artist’s solo show at India Art Fair in 2015 and featured on the cover of Visual Poetry, a catalogue published by Sanchit Art. Later acquired by a private collector in New Delhi through Sanchit Art. Currently consigned to Sanchit Art for sale.