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Lot No. 67

K K HEBBAR
1911 - 1996

UNTITLED (FISH)
30 x 40 in (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
Oil on canvas
1990
Signed & Dated: Bottom Left

` 50,00,000 - 60,00,000 | $ 60,976 - 73,171

Provenance: Property from a collection based in
Mumbai.

K K Hebbar’s oil on canvas masterpiece, featuring
a fish within a seascape, showcases his virtuosity
in both subject and medium. The painting, charac-
terised by Hebbar’s distinctive style of small, quick
strokes and a nuanced colour palette, captures the
immense power and expansiveness of the ocean.
The artist skillfully employs impasto techniques,
layering jewel-bright flecks of pigment to create
a vibrant and textured seascape. Hebbar’s signa-
ture use of contrasting colours at strategic points
enhances the visual impact, providing a welcome
break to the overall palette. This glowing water-
scape radiates a palpable delight and exuberance,
showcasing Hebbar’s profound mastery and con-
tributing to his influential legacy in Indian art, where
he drew inspiration from diverse sources, including
European modernism and traditional Indian art
forms.