Indian Modernist Masters: Works by Souza, Husain, and More

This rare F.N. Souza work on paper depicts the Jain statue of Bahubali at Shravanabelagola. Created in 1983, likely inspired by the 'Mahamastakabhisheka' ceremony, Souza captures the massive energy of the event with his signature ink and marker style.

This 1996 oil on canvas is from S.G. Vasudev's renowned 'Vriksha' (Tree of Life) series. A founding member of the Cholamandal Artists' Village, Vasudev uses the tree as a symbol for fertility and our connection to the past, a theme I often explore with collectors.

From my archives, this is a powerful watercolour and ink depiction of 'Kali' by Ramkinkar Baij, a key figure of the Bengal School of Art. His energetic and raw style brings a formidable presence to the goddess, making it a significant piece of modern Indian art.

This striking pastel on paper of 'Kali' is by Prokash Karmakar, an artist known for his Picasso-influenced style. From my 2008 auction archives, this piece showcases his ability to blend pop art sensibilities with powerful Indian mythological themes.

This is a beautiful watercolour on handmade paper by the celebrated artist K.G. Subramanyan. Depicting Ganesha, this 2007 piece showcases his mastery of line and form, blending folk motifs with a sophisticated modern aesthetic.

A closer view of K.G. Subramanyan's 'Ganesha', highlighting the delicate watercolour work and the texture of the handmade paper. This piece was a featured lot in one of my no-reserve auctions, offering a great opportunity for collectors.

A detailed crop of the Ganesha painting by K.G. Subramanyan, showing the artist's signature and the intricate details within the form of the deity.

This is a classic F.N. Souza 'Gentlemen' portrait from 1967, executed in pen and ink on a newspaper. The layering of his aggressive, cross-hatched style over the ephemeral text creates a powerful statement, typical of the 'enfant terrible' of Indian art.

A duplicate view of the F.N. Souza pen and ink on newspaper. This piece was exhibited at the All India Kalidas Samaroh, highlighting its importance and the caliber of works I handle.