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Francis Newton Souza (Indian, 1924–2002)
LOT ID: 69559
Untitled, 1991

Ink, on Paper
13 х 11 in. cm.
Signed, and dated, "Souza, '91", upper right.
Lot description
With a seductive gaze and an alluring pose, this untitled drawing of a female figure beautifully captures the figurative style of one of the most famous Contemporary Indian masters, F.N. Souza. Staring upwards out of the picture plane, the woman leans forward with arms crossed over her bare chest attempting to hide her nudity. Rendering her form in bold, dynamic lines, this ink on paper work combines a sensual subject matter with a modern edge to create a truly captivating composition. Note: this work is professionally framed to larger dimensions of 26 x 23 inches and is in excellent condition.

Born in the Portuguese colony of Goa, Francis Newton Souza’s (1924-2002) expressionistic style and provocative work frequently draws upon personal life experiences in order to explore the dichotomy between adversity and perseverance. The confluence of his family’s Roman Catholic religion, along with the provocative Indian Art that surrounded his upbringing, produced stark juxtapositions which disquiet the viewer while alluring to their visual sensations. Often exploring the destructive qualities found in societies, Souza exposed hypocrisies and corruption alike to provide confrontational viewpoints through his art. As a founding member of the Progressive Artists’ Group of Bombay, Souza was the first post-independence Indian artist to achieve recognition in the Western world. In 1949 Souza made London his primary residence until 1967 when he made his way to New York to live and work until his death in 2002. Select Public Collections: British Museum (London, UK), Tate Gallery (London, UK), The Victoria & Albert Museum (London, UK) and National Gallery of Modern Art (New Delhi, India) amongst others.
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