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An abstract composition of a chaotic urban street scene rendered in bold, clashing colors.

Chittore Fort , 1964

Battle of Ganga and Jamuna: Mahabharata 12 - Maqbool Fida Husain

Battle of Ganga and Jamuna: Mahabharata 12 , 1972

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A vibrant watercolor painting of a central figure with an elephant head, surrounded by smaller elephants in various colors.

Acrylic Painting on Canvas

Attributed to Maqbool Fida Husain
A vibrant, flat-style painting depicting a mythological procession with elephants, horses, and figures in bold colors.

Untitled

Attributed to Maqbool Fida Husain

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..Husain (1915-2011), was one of India’s most eminent artists...

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V&A London

..Husain began his career as a painter of cinema hoardings after attending art school in Bombay (now Mumbai)...

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V&A London

..Ironically, by the 1970s, Husain’s alignments with the political leader resulted in the loss of support of some members of the intelligentsia and artistic community...

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Asia Society and Museum, New York

..Husain’s relationship with the line remains professional and personal, embodying the steady hand of skill and confidence as well as a spontaneity of spirit germane to the seeker...

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Vadehra Art Gallery

..Husain’s philosophy was that all work is completed at all stages, and yet no work is ever finished...

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Vadehra Art Gallery

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