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The Face
by Akbar PadamseeAll orders are insured for transit.
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Details
Medium: | Serigraph on Paper |
Size: | 29.5 x 20.5 inches |
Year: | 2009 |
Signature: | Lower Right in English |
Edition: | Edition of 45 |
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ABOUT Akbar Padamsee
An iconic Indian artist with international acclaim, Akbar Padamsee (1928-2020) was one of the trailblazers of Modern Indian painting. Throughout his career, Padamsee steered away from categorization, and created a body of work that is fiercely experimental and individualistic. While the revered artist was primarily known as a painter, he embraced several mediums such as sculpting, plastic emulsion, printmaking, photography, computer graphics and film making.
Padamsee is often referred to as the 'intellectual artist', with his several noteworthy accolades that include being honoured with the Padma Bhushan, Kalidas Samman, a gold medal from Lalit Kala Academy and a Fellowship from the J.D. Rockefeller Foundation.
Born in 1928 into a traditional Khoja Muslim family from the Kutch region of Gujarat, Akbar pursued his diploma from Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai. Here, he became associated with the Progressive Artists Group (PAG) which included maestros such as S.H. Raza, F.N. Souza and M.F Husain. Padamsee left for Paris in 1951, where he was introduced to surrealist Stanley Hayter, who became his mentor. Padamsee stayed and worked there till 1967, before returning to India.
Akbar Padamsee's art is often interlaced with science. He is most celebrated for his depictions of Metascapes and mirror images, and the figures and heads, which he alternated between.
Padamsee’s paintings are highly valued, with the 'Reclining Nude' being sold for USD $1.4 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York, in 2010, and ‘Greek Landscape (1960)’, a seminal painting from his gray series, selling for Rs. 19.19 crores or $2.9 million at a Saffronart auction in September 2016! Padamsee passed away on January 6, 2020, at the age of 91, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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ABOUT Limited Edition Prints
Limited Edition Prints are a series of identical prints of an artwork, commissioned by the artist. Restricted to a one-time printing of a certain number of pieces, each print is numbered and signed by the artist, establishing its’ authenticity.
Because the number of prints is limited, signed prints of acclaimed artists hold value, and can be investment-worthy, just like original works of art. Christie’s and Sotheby’s – the world’s two most renowned auction houses – hold auctions exclusively for prints. A Pablo Picasso print sold for US$1.7 million in 2010!
There are different techniques in printmaking, including offset printing, digital printing, giclée, lithography and serigraphy. Serigraphy, or silk screen printing is considered one of the most sophisticated techniques. In this process, thick, opaque colours are passed through the screen, creating prints with vibrant colours and beautiful textures, that make the artwork look like a painting.
Works by any artist are limited, and prints are a fantastic way for acclaimed artists, to make their art available to a larger number of people. This makes limited edition prints popular amongst new art buyers as well as seasoned art collectors.
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Details
Medium: Serigraph on Paper Size: 29.5 x 20.5 inches Year: 2009 Signature: Lower Right in English Edition: Edition of 45 -
Returns
We accept returns within 7 days of delivery if the item reaches you in damaged condition.CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Prints and serigraphs on paper are best framed with regular or non-reflective glass. Artworks should be displayed away from direct sunlight and breeze. To clean any accumulated dust, use a soft, dry brush or cloth very lightly on the glass surface or the frame. Make sure there is no moisture on the brush or cloth before cleaning the surface. Once a year, remove the artwork from the wall for a couple of days to let the wall breathe and avoid moisture accumulation. -
Shipping
Shipping costs included for destinations in India.All orders are insured for transit.
We ship worldwide.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Prints and serigraphs on paper are best framed with regular or non-reflective glass. Artworks should be displayed away from direct sunlight and breeze. To clean any accumulated dust, use a soft, dry brush or cloth very lightly on the glass surface or the frame. Make sure there is no moisture on the brush or cloth before cleaning the surface. Once a year, remove the artwork from the wall for a couple of days to let the wall breathe and avoid moisture accumulation.
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