Art 3784

Serial Number: ART2337

Valuation:

Medium:
Oil on canvas

Type:
Figurative

Style:
Abstract

Date:
1974

Size:
40 x 60 cm

Artist:
Maqbool Fida Husain (1915–2011) was a pioneering Indian modernist artist and one of the founding members of the Progressive Artists’ Group. He is known for his bold, expressive style that combines Cubist influences with themes from Indian mythology, history, and folk culture. His work is characterized by dynamic movement, strong outlines, and powerful symbolism, making him one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Indian art.

Status: Display

Description:
The painting shows a powerful horse captured in the moment of rearing up, filled with energy and motion. Its body is built from bold, angular brushstrokes in shades of white, grey, and black, set against a warm ochre background that enhances the drama of the scene. The horse’s head is turned with its mouth open, and its mane is rendered in rough, expressive textures that suggest movement and force. In the upper corner, a simple circular form—suggesting either the sun or moon—adds a quiet contrast to the otherwise dynamic composition. Overall, the work conveys strength, tension, and motion through a modern, abstract style.