Ram Kumar – Benares, 1961
Signed lower left “Kumar 61” in Hindi. Signed “Ram Kumar 61” on the back.
Provenance:
Private collection, Spain. Acquired by the previous owner’s father.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Unframed.
This painting, created by the artist Ram Kumar, is titled “Benares” and dates back to 1961. It is an abstract representation of the architecture of the city of Benares (modern-day Varanasi, India), executed in a muted palette of browns, beiges, and olive tones.
The composition consists of geometric shapes and structures layered upon one another, reminiscent of houses and neighborhoods. Ram Kumar used rough brushstrokes and textured surfaces, creating a sense of antiquity and the mystical atmosphere of the city. The silhouettes of the buildings appear blurred and distorted, emphasizing the symbolic and spiritual significance of Benares as a sacred city for Indians.
The painting conveys a meditative stillness and the eternal architectural structure of the city, evoking both a sense of time and timelessness. The textures and forms reflect Ram Kumar’s unique style, where both the form and the emotions evoked by the abstract interpretations of reality are important.
This work is a significant contribution to Indian abstract art, representing the artist’s transition from figurative painting to a more abstract style.
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