Osian's Auction Catalogue ABC Series III | March 2007

ABC Series III 67 69 M. SURIYAMOORTHY (b.1944) International Artist S/d in English ‘M Suriyamoorthy 98’ l.l. Oil on canvas, 1998 68.9 x 34.3 in (175.0 x 87.0 cm) INR 600,000 – 750,000 USD 13,550 – 16,950 ‘Suriyamoorthy gets his ideas for his painting from everyday life… Suriyamoorthy also seems fascinated by the human body in motion… His drawings and paintings also abound in dancing gures. He constantly attends folklore festivals and sabhas during winter to update himself on various mudras, movements and etails of temple jewellery…. What fascinates is his keen sense of observation and control of colour, as fascinating as any temple frieze.’ – Ranjan De, rpt. in The Hindu , 27 June 1999.