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Bhupen Khakhar — In The Coconut Groves
Bhupen Khakhar

In The Coconut Groves

1993

A vibrant and intimate scene rendered in Bhupen Khakhar's characteristically naive and folk-inspired style, depicting figures nestled among lush coconut groves in warm, saturated hues. The unconventional use of printed cloth as a support adds a tactile, domestic quality to the work, blurring the boundaries between fine art and everyday material culture. Khakhar's signature blend of personal narrative, Indian vernacular traditions, and playful figuration infuses the tropical landscape with a sense of quiet intimacy and gentle eroticism.

Medium
Oil on printed cloth with a cushion backing laid on board

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art

March 16, 2020

Estimate: $200,000$300,000

Lot 66

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Bhupen Khakhar, In The Coconut Groves, 1993

A vibrant and intimate scene rendered in Bhupen Khakhar's characteristically naive and folk-inspired style, depicting figures nestled among lush coconut groves in warm, saturated hues. The unconventional use of printed cloth as a support adds a tactile, domestic quality to the work, blurring the boundaries between fine art and everyday material culture. Khakhar's signature blend of personal narrative, Indian vernacular traditions, and playful figuration infuses the tropical landscape with a sense of quiet intimacy and gentle eroticism.

Medium
Oil on printed cloth with a cushion backing laid on board
Year
1993
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Serene, Mixed Media, Indian, Landscape, Post-Colonial, Narrative, Warm Tones, Figurative, Oil On Cloth, Contemporary

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