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Bhupen Khakhar — Untitled (Seated Man)
Bhupen Khakhar

Untitled (Seated Man)

In "Untitled (Seated Man)," Bhupen Khakhar employs watercolor on paper to capture a figure in a moment of quiet introspection, demonstrating his characteristic ability to infuse everyday subjects with psychological depth and intimacy. The work reflects Khakhar's distinctive style that bridges figuration and modernism, utilizing fluid watercolor technique to convey both the physical presence and emotional inner life of his subject. As a pioneering Indian artist, Khakhar's treatment of the human form in this piece exemplifies his commitment to depicting ordinary people with dignity and subtle complexity.

Medium
Watercolor on paper
Dimensions

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art

March 26, 2026

Estimate: $7,000$9,000

Lot 321

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Bhupen Khakhar, Untitled (Seated Man)

In "Untitled (Seated Man)," Bhupen Khakhar employs watercolor on paper to capture a figure in a moment of quiet introspection, demonstrating his characteristic ability to infuse everyday subjects with psychological depth and intimacy. The work reflects Khakhar's distinctive style that bridges figuration and modernism, utilizing fluid watercolor technique to convey both the physical presence and emotional inner life of his subject. As a pioneering Indian artist, Khakhar's treatment of the human form in this piece exemplifies his commitment to depicting ordinary people with dignity and subtle complexity.

Medium
Watercolor on paper
Dimensions
26.7 x 20.6 cm
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Seated Figure, 20th Century, Warm and contemplative mood, Domestic Subject Matter, Contemporary Art, Indian Artist, Figure Painting, Figurative, Oil on Canvas, Intimate Portraiture

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