ARJUN | M.F. HUSAIN | Serigraph (Silk Screen on Paper) | 30x40 inches | 2003

SIGNED Original Print

DESCRIPTION

Here, Husain depicts one of his most beloved subjects - the lively and free spirit of horses. The titular Arjun is a hero from the epic Mahabharata, famous for his talent in archery.

Limited Edition Serigraph printed in 22 colors on archival paper. This serigraph was published in an edition size of 125. The paper size is 30 x 40 inches and the image size is 23.50 x 35.50 inches. The print is signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

ABOUT M.F. HUSAIN

Maqbool Fida Husain (better known as M.F. Husain) is the most internationally recognized Indian artist of the 20th century. Often called 'Picasso of India', Husain was born in 1913 in Maharashtra, and passed away in London in 2011 at the age of 97.

A self-taught artist, Husain was associated with Indian modernism in the 1940s, and was a founding member of the Bombay Progressive Artists Group (PAG), inspired by post-partition India. A graduate of the J.J. School of Art, Husain's paintings focused on a wide range of topics and people, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Mahabharata and Ramayana etc. He has depicted horses in many of his works. Husain's works are part of the collections of some of the most well-known art collectors in both India and abroad.