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Lot No. 5

J P GANGOOLY
1876-1953

UNTITLED (SUNRISE)
23.5 x 47 in (60 x 119.3 cm)
Oil on canvas
Circa 1930
Signed: Bottom Left

` 10,00,000 - 15,00,000
$12,195 - 18,293

Provenance: Property from a collection
based in New Delhi. Originally from the
collection of Manjula Badhwar Mayor.

A luminary of academic realism in Calcutta, artist Renowned for his exquisite portrayal of light and his native India, earning him widespread recognition
Jamini Prakash Gangooly was a master painter shade, Gangooly’s penchant for capturing the and numerous accolades. Notably, in 1902, he
known for his profoundly beautiful landscapes. transient beauty of twilight hours set him apart. His distinguished himself as the sole Indian entrant
beach scenes, like the presented lot, are revered in the landscape category at Simla, clinching
Born in 1876, Gangooly’s artistic journey was for their painterly finesse and emotive depth. the prestigious Finlay Prize for his masterpiece,
influenced by his familial ties to the esteemed Through subtle brushwork and nuanced tonality, “Wet Banks of the Ganges.” Additionally, his
Jorasanko family of Abanindranath and Gangooly imbued his landscapes with a captivating talents were lauded with the Bombay Art
Gaganendranath Tagore, exposing him to the rich aura, evoking a sense of melancholic nostalgia. Society Gold Medal in 1910, further solidifying
cultural milieu of Bengal from an early age. Trained his status as a distinguished artist of his era.
under the tutelage of British painter Charles Palmer, Gangooly was celebrated for his expertise in both
Gangooly honed his craft, blending European portraiture and landscape painting, making him The presented lot stands as a testament to Gangooly’s
naturalistic techniques with the vibrant imagery of a prominent figure in the art world during the early unparalleled skill and his ability to transport viewers
his homeland. twentieth century. His renown extended far beyond to ethereal realms through the canvas.