Priya Singh
Head of Department
Lot 47
Arup Das(1924-2004)Untitled (Village Women)
10 December 2024, 15:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street£2,000 - £3,000
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Louise Almeras
Cataloguer
Arup Das (1924-2004)
Untitled (Village Women)
signed 'Arup Das' upper right
oil on canvas, framed
34 x 48.5cm (13 3/8 x 19 1/8in).
signed 'Arup Das' upper right
oil on canvas, framed
34 x 48.5cm (13 3/8 x 19 1/8in).
Footnotes
Provenance
Property from a private collection, UK.
Das was known for his powerful depictions of rural life, historical themes, and the everyday struggles and resilience of the common people. Born in Bengal, Das was a key figure in modern Indian art, combining elements of both traditional Indian aesthetics and contemporary artistic styles. He studied at the Government College of Art and Craft in Kolkata and later went on to refine his skills in Europe, particularly in Paris, where he was exposed to modernist influences. Despite these international experiences, Das remained deeply connected to his Indian roots, particularly in his representations of village life and historical narratives.
Throughout his career, Das developed a distinctive visual language, often characterized by his use of bold colours, expressive lines, and a focus on human figures, especially women and laborers. His works reflected a deep empathy for the marginalized, often portraying rural women as seen in Untitled (Village Women) farmers, and historical events in a way that combined social realism with an abstract, modernist touch.