
Untitled (Woman)
Maqbool Fida Husain's "Untitled (Woman)" exemplifies the Indian modernist master's distinctive approach to the female form, rendered in oil on canvas with his characteristic blend of cubist fragmentation and fluid, expressive brushwork. The work demonstrates Husain's ability to distill the essence of his subject through geometric abstraction while maintaining a lyrical quality that suggests movement and vitality. Created during a period when Husain was redefining Indian modernism through his synthesis of Western avant garde techniques with indigenous artistic traditions, this painting reflects his enduring fascination with the human figure as a vehicle for exploring form, identity, and cultural meaning.
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art
March 26, 2026
Estimate: $80,000 – $120,000
Lot 335
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