Bidspirit auction | ATTR TO MF HUSAIN INDIAN

ATTR TO MF HUSAIN INDIAN PAINTING MOTHER THERESA - Ink and watercolor on paper painting. Attributed to Maqbool Fida Husain, 1915 to 2011, an Indian Modernist artist known for his expolrations of Indian culture and the history of British Raj. The artwork depicts a faceless figure with soft flowing drapes of the blue bordered white saree that was adorned by Mother Teresa, with two children and a rooster. Signed in the lower left. Undated. Husain first painted the revered figure of Mother Teresa in 1980, shortly after she had been awarded the Noble Peace Prize and the Bharat Ratna, Indias highest civilian award. He was deeply moved by her compassion and charity towards the vulnerable, sick and poor, and he revisited her as a subject in his painting over the following decades. Contemporary Oriental Modernist Fine Art, South Asian Artists. Dimensions 30 x 22 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Creases and stains. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.