M.F. Husain (1915-2011)

This vibrant composition by M. F. Husain showcases the artist’s unmistakable visual language defined by bold lines, fragmented planes, and a dynamic use of colour. The horse—one of Husain’s most enduring and powerful motifs—symbolises energy, movement, and vitality, recurring throughout his oeuvre as a personal and cultural emblem.

Rendered in bright, contrasting hues of orange, blue, green, and red, the work demonstrates Husain’s ability to merge folk sensibilities with modernist abstraction. The inclusion of figurative elements and symbolic forms adds a narrative quality, reflecting his engagement with Indian mythology, history, and everyday life.

Executed with spontaneous brushwork and strong linear definition, the painting captures the rhythmic vitality that defines Husain’s practice. This work stands as a compelling example of his contribution to Indian modern art and his ability to create instantly recognisable imagery rooted in both tradition and modernity.

Location: Melbourne, Australia. Viewing strictly by appointment only.

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