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Sayed Haider Raza — Prairie
Sayed Haider Raza

Prairie

1965

A sweeping landscape rendered in rich, earthy tones captures the vast expanse of the Canadian prairie through Raza's distinctive blend of Western technique and deeply personal observation. Bold brushwork conveys the quiet grandeur of the open plains, with layers of color evoking the interplay of light and shadow across the flat, endless terrain. Painted during his formative years in France and reflecting his travels, the work bridges his Indian sensibility with a profound engagement with the natural world.

Medium
Oil on canvas

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Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art

March 16, 2020

Estimate: $100,000$150,000

Lot 48

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Sayed Haider Raza, Prairie, 1965

A sweeping landscape rendered in rich, earthy tones captures the vast expanse of the Canadian prairie through Raza's distinctive blend of Western technique and deeply personal observation. Bold brushwork conveys the quiet grandeur of the open plains, with layers of color evoking the interplay of light and shadow across the flat, endless terrain. Painted during his formative years in France and reflecting his travels, the work bridges his Indian sensibility with a profound engagement with the natural world.

Medium
Oil on canvas
Year
1965
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Geometric, Contemplative, Indian, Spiritual, Landscape, Nature, Modern, Warm Tones, Abstract, Oil on Canvas

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