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• Lot n° 14 MAQBOOL FIDA HUSAIN (1915-2011) "BLUE LADY" SIGNED TOP LEFT IN HINDI, OIL ON CANVAS 122cm x 92cm Provenance: Sold by a French Gallery, Paris to a British Indian Collector, 2003 A copy of invoice is given to the winning bidder who has paid in full Footnotes: Maqbool Fida Husain, an illustrious figure in Indian art, was born in 1915 in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, leaving an indelible mark on the country's cultural landscape. A luminary and co-founder of the Progressive Artists Group in 1947, Husain played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of modern art in India. His canvases, pulsating with life, were a dynamic convergence of traditional Indian motifs, mythological themes, and contemporary societal reflections.Husain's oeuvre, marked by vivid hues and bold strokes, achieved global recognition for its compelling fusion of traditional aesthetics with modern sensibilities. However, his later years were overshadowed by controversy and political censure, leading to a self-imposed exile from his homeland. Despite the challenges, his artistic legacy endures, sparking conversations on the intricate interplay between art, culture, and societal norms in India.His paintings, resonant with symbolism and cultural narratives, continue to captivate audiences worldwide. M.F. Husain's artistic journey, from the founding of the Progressive Artists Group to the complexities of his later life, remains an integral part of Indian artistic narrative. His demise in 2011 marked the end of a chapter in Indian art, leaving behind a legacy that transcends boundaries and continues to provoke thought and dialogue in the global artistic community.