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INDIAN SCHOOL, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

ASN0007 Auction Type: Live Floor

Portrait of a Bengali Hindu Zamindar
Oil on Canvas
Dimension: 91 x 68 cms

R 7,50,000 - R 9,00,000

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The seated portrait of a Bengali Hindu Zamindar wearing a red tuban is more of a study. Such subjects were very popular during the British rule in India as they provided a glimpse into the exotic aspect of India. The Zamindar is looking straight into the eyes of the viewer.