Roy JaminiÍndia, 1887–1972Painting
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Museu Vitória e Alberto
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Jamini Roy (1887-1972) was one of the most important artists of the modern period in India, drawing on the popular and folk traditions of rural Bengal for his inspiration. He developed his own personal style which was characterised by bold lines and flat use of colour.
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The painting depicts the head and shoulders study of five devotees of Vishnu. Three figures stand in the foreground whilst the other two, partially obscured, stand in the background. The figures have the white markings of Vaishnavite ascetics on their foreheads and they have protruding eyes, a characteristic feature of the work of Jamini Roy. Jamini was a supporter of the Indian independence movement and his search for an authentic modern India was a response to this. Part of his search involved the restoration of the collaborative indigenous artisanal labour model. Thus, in his workshop he produced a range of stock motifs which his apprentices then copied, all of which were signed with his name. This work is believed to have been produced by his workshop.
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- IS.47-1979
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