Francis Newton Souza (Indian, 1924–2002)

LOT ID: 69349

Untitled (City Landscape), 1959

Oil, on board

24 х 26 in. cm.

Signed, and dated in oil paint top front.

Lot description

F.N. Souza's "Untitled (City Landscape)" is a museum-level oil painting by the famous postmodern Indian artist and stands as a major example of his iconic use of kaleidoscopic color fused with a bold, harsh line. A rare, early oil by Souza painted in 1959, this work clearly takes as its subject the city, one of the artist’s most notable motifs, replete with a glorious, domed church as the visual focus of the detailed scene painted directly in the center of the canvas, an important fact, as the Church and religion play a seminal part in the life and work of Souza who was raised Roman Catholic. This early work belongs to a series of similar city-scapes that Souza painted between the years of 1955-1960. This Sale marks the first time this work is offered for sale, as it has been held a single U.K. private collection since 1960, the year that Souza gave this painting as a gift to the present family. This painting has a pristine provenance, is unframed and in excellent condition.

Born in the Portuguese colony of Goa, India, 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 juxtaposition. Often exploring the destructive qualities found within society, Souza exposed hypocrisies and corruption alike to provide confrontational viewpoints in 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. His work is held by the top Museums and Private Collections, world-wide.

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Condition Report
Current lot doesn't have any damage.
History and Provenance
History and Provenance
Provenance:
1959: The Artist.
1960: Gift of the artist directly to Family of Private Collector, London UK. Thence by descent to present owner.
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Shipping Weight: 15 lbs

Framing: No

Item Location: United Kingdom

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Untitled (City Landscape), 1959

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