Shanti Panchal
Untitled (Young Lady), 1998
Watercolour on paper
19.3 x 14.1 cm
7 5/8 x 5 1/2 in
7 5/8 x 5 1/2 in
Signed and dated 'Shanti Panchal 98' in Devanagiri upper right
Untitled (Young Woman) is a beautiful example from Panchal oeuvre, where he creates a layered and textured surface that evokes depth and luminosity. His use of colour is extraordinary with...
Untitled (Young Woman) is a beautiful example from Panchal oeuvre, where he creates a layered and textured surface that evokes depth and luminosity. His use of colour is extraordinary with hues that range from the vibrant and bold, as seen through the blush, to the delicate and ethereal, as seen through the rose beige. The young woman is looking away from us and has an air of timeless beauty about her. She has large almond eyes, a pert nose, full symmetrical lips and perfectly coiffed hair. Her pose is refined and there is a solemn grandeur about her, inviting the viewer to admire the work.
Provenance
Acquired from the artists galleryPrivate collection, England.
Bonhams Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art, 14 November 2023, lot no. 55