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Lot 10

Jamil Naqsh
(1939-2019)
Untitled (Khajuraho Cave series)

10 December 2024, 15:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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Jamil Naqsh (1939-2019)

Untitled (Khajuraho Cave series)
signed and dated 'Jamil Naqsh 79' lower right
watercolour, ink and pencil on paper, framed
20.2 x 19cm (7 15/16 x 7 1/2in).

Footnotes

Provenance
Property from a private collection, London.
Acquired from Indus Gallery, Karachi in the 1980s;
Thence by descent.

Exhibited
Karachi, Mohatta Palace Museum, Jamil Naqsh: A retrospective, 11th December 2003 - 11th August 2004.

Published
Mohatta Palace Museum, Jamil Naqsh: A retrospective, 2003, plate 197, pg. 209

Naqsh's Untitled (Khajuraho Cave Series) is a captivating homage to the rich sculptural heritage of the Khajuraho temples, known for their intricate carvings and sensuous depictions of the human form. In this series, Naqsh masterfully reinterprets the iconic motifs of Khajuraho, blending his signature minimalist, abstract style with the evocative sensuality of the temple sculptures. The works in this series feature fluid, intertwined figures, emphasising themes of love, intimacy, and spiritual connection, while the textured surfaces and earthy tones evoke the weathered beauty of ancient stone carvings.

Naqsh's use of subtle colours and soft, undulating lines reflects a deep reverence for the sculptural traditions of Khajuraho, yet he imbues these forms with a modernist sensibility, distilling their essence into simplified, graceful shapes. The series explores the intersection of the sacred and the sensual, offering a contemplative reflection on human relationships and the enduring power of classical art. Through the Khajuraho's Cave Series, Naqsh creates a bridge between ancient Indian aesthetics and contemporary abstraction, celebrating the timeless beauty of form and emotion.

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