Pancha-Tatava

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SYED HAIDER RAZA (1922-2016)
Pancha-Tatava
signed and dated 'RAZA '05' (lower right); further signed, dated, inscribed and titled 'RAZA / 2005 / 80 x 80 cms / "PANCHA-TATAVA" / Acrylic on canvas' and titled in Hindi (on the reverse)
acrylic on canvas
31 ½ x 31 ½ in. (80 x 80cm.)
Painted in 2005

Provenance

Aicon Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner

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Lot Essay

I have interpreted the universe in terms of five primary colours: black, white, red, blue, and yellow. A total chromatic expression can be achieved by mixing primary colours with other secondary colours, such as greens, browns, and ochres. From there you can move to a great austerity of colours till you come to a supreme purity of form. - S.H. Raza

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