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Lot No. 197
K LAXMA GOUD

b. 1940

UNTITLED
59 x 61 in (149.9 x 154.9 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
2022
Signed & Dated: Centre Left

` 20,00,000 - 25,00,000 | $ 24,390 - 30,488

Provenance: Property from an international collection.

This lot will be offered without a reserve.

Artist K Laxma Goud’s journey as an artist has
been one of relentless exploration, pushing the
boundaries of artistic expression and challenging
conventional norms. His early experiences grow-
ing up in a rural environment heavily influenced
his work. He intricately weaves the essence of his
rural upbringing into his art, often portraying the
rustic life, human figures, and animals that were
a part of his daily life.

His masterful use of various mediums such as
painting, printmaking, and sculpture showcases
his versatility and expertise. One of Goud’s dis-
tinct contributions is his depiction of sensuality
and eroticism, which sets his work apart from his
contemporaries. He approaches these themes
with a refreshing honesty and sensitivity, cel-
ebrating the human form and its connection to
nature. Through his bold strokes and intricate de-
tailing, Goud captures not just the physicality, but
also the emotions and narratives associated with
his subjects. Pictures of artist with the presented lot.