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Lot No. 143

J P GANGOOLY

1876-1953
UNTITLED
21 x 24 in (53.3 x 61 cm)
Oil on canvas
Signed: Bottom Left
` 35,00,000 - 45,00,000 | $ 42, 683 - 54,878
Provenance: Property from a collection based in
Mumbai. Artwork was acquired by the present
owner directly from the artist, thence by descent

Born in 1876, Gangooly’s artistic journey was
influenced by his familial ties to the esteemed
Jorasanko family of Abanindranath and
Gaganendranath Tagore, exposing him to the rich
cultural milieu of Bengal from an early age. Trained
under the tutelage of British painter Charles Palmer,
Gangooly honed his craft, blending European
naturalistic techniques with the vibrant imagery of
his homeland.
Renowned for his exquisite portrayal of light and
shade, Gangooly’s penchant for capturing the
transient beauty of twilight hours set him apart. His
beach scenes, like the presented lot, are revered for
their painterly finesse and emotive depth. Through
subtle brushwork and nuanced tonality, Gangooly
imbued his landscapes with a captivating aura,
evoking a sense of melancholic nostalgia.
Gangooly was celebrated for his expertise in both
portraiture and landscape painting, making him a
prominent figure in the art world during the early
twentieth century.