Page 14 - Historic-Masterpieces-Dec24

Rabindranath Tagore’s

Iconic Paperworks

Important works sold in past auctions

WHERE THE MIND IS WITHOUT FEAR
14 x 10 in (35.6 x 25 cm)
Ink on paper, C. 1912 UNTITLED (STANDING FIGURE)
Sold for $ 300,000 13.7 x 8.5 in (34.6 x 21.6 cm)
Ink on paper, 1928
Sold for $ 180,000

The presented lot reflects
Rabindranath Tagore’s fascination
with capturing facial expressions,
showcasing a remarkable sense
of fantasy, rhythm, and vitality.
Tagore embraced creative freedom
in his technique, resulting in a
diverse array of imagery, including
fantastical beasts, masks, human
faces, landscapes, flowers, birds,
and trees.

Human figures in Tagore’s works
are portrayed either as individuals
with expressive gestures or in
groups, often in theatrical settings.
In his portraits from the 1930s,
he rendered faces in a manner UNTITLED UNTITLED (LADY WITH A FAN) UNTITLED (SELF-PORTRAIT)
reminiscent of masks or personas, 18 x 13.7 in (45.7 x 34.8 cm) 15 x 9 in (38 x 23 cm) 9 x 6 in (23 x 15.2 cm)
imbuing them with a mysterious and Ink on paper, Circa 1937 Ink on paper, 1938 Ink on paper, 1934
evocative quality. PRESENTED LOT Sold for $ 107,424 Sold for $ 110,000