
Untitled (Figures)
1967
"Untitled (Figures)" exemplifies Maqbool Fida Husain's distinctive approach to modernism, wherein he synthesizes cubist fragmentation with the visual languages of Indian classical art and folk traditions. The work demonstrates his characteristic use of dynamic, angular forms and a vibrant palette applied to oil on canvas, creating a composition that prioritizes expressive abstraction while maintaining figural elements. Husain's practice of leaving works untitled, as seen here, invites open interpretation and emphasizes the formal qualities of color, form, and movement over narrative specificity.
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art
March 26, 2026
Estimate: $300,000 – $500,000
Lot 333
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