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                                                           naturalism  rejected  European  phenomena  only  and 1963, leaving a notable mark on the art landscape.  paintings  levitating  limited  f o r  and imagery consciousness,  with  to  Paz  notions Nehru Fellowship in 1968, he delved into 'The Significance  Numen  contributions  Sao  the  organisations.  exhibitions  in artistic journey concluded with his passing in 1994.





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