Bidspirit auction | KATTINGERI KRISHNA HEBBAR INDIAN OIL

KATTINGERI KRISHNA HEBBAR INDIAN OIL PAINTING W ALBUM - Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar, Indian, 1911 to 1996, an oil painting on canvas over board and an album. The painting depicts a portrait of a man in a pensive or resting pose, seated on steps and leaning on a walking stick. Signed lower right. Dated 1980. Bears a paper label from the Cultural Affairs Foundation of India on the back side. Titled Reflection. The lot comes with a retrospective album titled An Artists Quest: K.K. Hebbar, A Retrospective. It contains various prints of Hebbars works. Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar was an Indian painter and art educator. He is well known for his paintings that captured the social life of the common people in India. Inspired by traditional Indian art, he combined the Western art techniques with his paintings to create a unique style of his own. Painting for Hebbar was about being true to the original self and this is what he tried to achieve in his works. In addition to his paintings, he is also known for his rhythmic line drawings and illustrations. Indian Modern Art, Progressive Artists Group, Mid-Century Modernism, Figurative Painting, South Asian Art, Original Oil Painting, Fine Art Collection. Dimensions 35 1/4 x 23 1/2 in. Album 15 x 20 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Stains, tears, chips paint. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.