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Lot No. 81 It was the captivating depiction of women,
particularly fisherwomen from the Koli
B PRABHA community of Maharashtra, that emerged
as the defining theme in the oeuvre of artist
1933-2001 B Prabha. A constant presence in her artistic
repertoire, these women became a poignant
UNTITLED reflection of their hardships, dreams, and
33 x 95.7 in (83.8 x 243 cm) inner strength. With their graceful, elongated
Oil on canvas figures, stoic expressions, and wistful gazes,
1979 these figures exude a sense of quiet dignity
Signed & Dated: Bottom Left and resilience.
` 30,00,000 - 40,00,000 | $ 37,500 - 50,000

Provenance: Property from a collection based in Kolkata.
Artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist,
thence by descent