Bidspirit auction | ACRYLIC PAINTING SIGNED GHULAM RASOOL

ACRYLIC PAINTING SIGNED GHULAM RASOOL SANTOSH - An acrylic painting on canvas depicting a Figurative frog composition. Signed, Santosh, inscribed, and dated, 80, on the backside. Gulam Rasool Santosh, Indian, 1929 to 1997, also known as G. R. Santosh, was a prominent Indian painter and poet. He was best known for his themes inspired by Kashmir Shaivism. In 1979, he became the recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award for his poem titled Be Soakh Rooh. Gulam Santosh is known for Landscape painting, commercial art, weaving, papier mache. Gulam Rasool Santosh was born in the Kashmir valley in 1929. Slowly he returned to painting and joined the Progressive Arts Association in Kashmir started by S.H. Raza, mobilizing Kashmiri painters. As a member of this group, Santosh showed his work all over India. He won the scholarship to study Fine Arts under N.S. Bendre at the MS University, Baroda in 1954. Santosh has held over 30 solo exhibitions. He received the Lalit Kala Akademi award in 1973 and the Padma Shri in 1977. Modernist and Contemporary Fine Art, Indian School Paintings, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork. THIS LOT IS ELIGIBLE FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF THE SALE. RETURN SHIPPING IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF WON LOTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. Dimensions Image 37 x 25 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.