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Lot No. 18

PARESH MAITY
b. 1965

ILLUMINATION
66 x 94 in (168 x 239 cm)
Oil & acrylic on canvas
2005
Signed & Dated: Bottom Left

` 20,00,000 - 30,00,000 | $ 24,390 - 36,585

Provenance: Property from a collection based
in New Delhi.

Born in 1959, Tamluk, Paresh Maity is a master
of watercolours. He studied at the Government
College of Art & Craft, Kolkata, and completed
his M.F.A. from the Delhi College of Arts.

Maity uses nature as his inspiration and has travelled
across India and various international locations
to seek inspiration for his work. The artist likes
to experiment with several mediums, including
watercolours, oils, sculptures, and mixed media.

Paresh Maity is known for capturing the essence
of the cities through his watercolour paintings. In
one of his compositions, Banaras Ghat, he uses
vibrant colours to depict the heart and soul of
the city. The artist’s exploration through a variety
of forms and colours is admired by the viewers.
Maity, over time, has participated in over 80
exhibitions across India and abroad. In 2014, he was
honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award by
the Government of India. The artist continues to work
and lives in India.