Lot#7 || Paritosh Sen (1918 - 2008)
SELF PORTRAIT WITH WIFE
(Date indistinct)
Mixed media on paper
Signed lower left
31.50 x 27.50 in
Estimate ₹ 1,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,000
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Mumbai
Private Collection Mumbai
DESCRIPTION
Paritosh Sen, born in Dhaka, is a celebrated artist and a founding member of the Calcutta Group. His artistic education began at the Government College of Arts and Crafts in Chennai, followed by advanced studies at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Sen's style is heavily influenced by cubism and fauvism, characterised by bold strokes and strong lines. This self-portrait, featuring Sen with his wife, exemplifies his signature focus on the human figure. The artwork captures the essence of their relationship, portrayed through vivid colours and dynamic lines. The central figures draw the viewer into an intimate scene of everyday life. This self-portrait stands as a significant example of Sen's ability to blend personal narrative with artistic expression, offering a unique glimpse into his life and artistic vision.
Paritosh Sen, born in Dhaka, is a celebrated artist and a founding member of the Calcutta Group. His artistic education began at the Government College of Arts and Crafts in Chennai, followed by advanced studies at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Sen's style is heavily influenced by cubism and fauvism, characterised by bold strokes and strong lines. This self-portrait, featuring Sen with his wife, exemplifies his signature focus on the human figure. The artwork captures the essence of their relationship, portrayed through vivid colours and dynamic lines. The central figures draw the viewer into an intimate scene of everyday life. This self-portrait stands as a significant example of Sen's ability to blend personal narrative with artistic expression, offering a unique glimpse into his life and artistic vision.
