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    Nandalal Bose

    SUMI PAINTING-MOON AND THE TREES 5358 Nandalal Bose Watercolour on paper

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This painting belongs to a series of monochromatic ink and watercolour paintings inspired by the Sumi-e Japanese technique the artist employed in the last phase of his life. The subject here being 'Sumi Painting -Moon and the Trees? executed from his memory and experiences. Nandalal has painted the composition in an effortless manner, using swift brush strokes to create the natural form of the trees and the moon painted soft brush strokes. This painting was purchased from the collection of Shri Biswaroop Bose and Smt. Nivedita Bose, children of Nandalal Bose.