Usha Mone
Usha Mone (born 1945) Muse of the artist initially, later married him Artist Gopal Deuskar (1911 – 1994) circa 1965, Enamel on metal plate 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm.) Usha Mone, captured here in a tender and introspective portrait, became known as Juilee Deuskar after her marriage to the artist in 1966. […]
Chunilal Prabhudas Shah
Chunilal Prabhudas Shah Father of Somalal Shah Artist Somalal Shah (1905 – 1994) circa 1930, Watercolour on paper 13 x 10 in. (33 x 25.4 cm.) This sensitive portrait of Chunilal Shah, rendered in the watercolour wash technique, is a deeply personal work by his son, the renowned Gujarati artist Somalal Shah. The artwork captures […]
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 – 1948) a Lawyer, leader of Indian Independence Movement Artist Ramendranath Chakravorty (1902 – 1955) dated 1-11-1947, Charcoal on paper 13.5 x 10 in. (34.3 x 25.4 cm.) This rare charcoal drawing, dated 1st November 1947, captures Mahatma Gandhi in a moment of deep contemplation during his morning prayer at Birla […]
Unidentified Gentleman
Unidentified Gentleman Artist Devi Prasad Roy Chowdhury (1899 – 1975) circa 1972, Ink and wash on paper 10.6 x 9.2 in. (26.9 x 23.4 cm.) This unidentified portrait, by Devi Prasad Roy Chowdhury, is a compelling example of expressive realism. Executed with bold, confident brushstrokes, the portrait captures intense human emotion and psychological depth. The […]
Narmadashankar Dave
Narmadashankar Dave (1833 – 1886) Poet, Thinker and Social reformer Artist Ravishankar Raval (1892 – 1977) dated 1933, Oil on paper pasted on board 15.4 x 12.2 in. (39.1 x 31 cm.) Popularly known as Kavi Narmad, born Narmadashankar Lalshankar Dave was a pioneering Gujarati poet, thinker, and social reformer. He played a crucial role […]
Sir Prabhashankar D. Pattani
Sir Prabhashankar D. Pattani Drypoint 11.5 x 9 in. (29.2 x 22.9 cm.) Equally remarkable are the two drypoint of Albert Einstein, created by Mukul Dey in 1926 during his international travels. These works are rare visual records of Einstein made during the interwar years, and both drypoint prints include Einstein’s sign which was etched […]
Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore (1861 – 1941) Poet, writer, social reformer and painter Artist Mukul Dey (1895 – 1989) dated 1925, Drypoint 9 x 7 in. (22.9 x 17.8 cm.) These rare and historic drypoint by the renowned Indian artist Mukul Dey captures three towering figures of the 20th century— Rabindranath Tagore, Prabhashankar Pattni, and Albert Einstein. […]
An unidentified lady
An unidentified lady Artist Amrita Sher-Gil (1913 – 1941) circa 1930, Oil on board 13.8 x 9.8 in. (35.1 x 24.9 cm.) This intimate oil portrait offers a rare and revealing glimpse into Amrita Sher-Gil’s early stylistic development and painterly sensitivity. Executed on a green-tinted “Winton” canvas panel by Winsor & Newton— the work likely […]
Mr. Dinshah Ardesir Taleyarkhan
Mr. Dinshah Ardesir Taleyarkhan (1842-1906) The founder of ‘Gujarat Mitra’, and a famous journalist by Unknown artist circa 1890 Watercolour on ivory 1.4 x 1 in. (3.5 x 2.5 cm.) Hailing from the well known Taleyarkhan family of Surat, Dinshah Ardesir was educated at Surat High School. He started writing in 1863 for public questions […]
Khan Bahadur Padumjee Pestonjee
Khan Bahadur Padumjee Pestonjee (1820-1894) The first Parsi Sirdar of Deccan by Unknown artist circa 1870 Watercolour on ivory 2.5 x 2 in. (6.4 x 5.1 cm.) Born in Pune, he was a mail contractor in the Bombay presidency and Deccan. During the mutiny of 1857-58 he was awarded a gold medal and the title […]