Osian's Auction Catalogue The Osianama Series |February 2013

46 Early/Mid 1910s Illustrative Reference Please refer to Dr. Ratan Parimoo, The Paintings of the Three Tagores: Abanindranath, Gaganendranath; Rabindranath. Chronology and Comparative Study. Baroda: M.S. University 1973; Fig. 120, for work in the same Japanese Brush Style series as Lot 17. This rare set of brush drawings in the Japanese TSUKETATE / BOKUSHOKU technique and style of using ink belongs to the formative period of the artist’s creativity. Gaganendranath was inspired by various interactions with Japanese artists (eg: Yokoyama Taikwan, J.Katsuta, Arai Kampo), sent to Jorasanko by K.Okakura. However it was not just the technique but a wider concept of the art which intrigued Gaganendranath. “Even the limited interest shown by Gaganbabu in colour also probably owes to Japanese art because there it is the black which is given emphasis, colour being considered as mere ornamentation.” – Ratan Parimoo. The Paintings of the Three Tagores: Abanindranath, Gaganendranath; Rabindranath. Chronology and Comparative Study. Baroda: M.S.University 1973; p.95. 17 Gaganendranath Tagore 18 September 1867 – 14 February 1938 Bird & Tree Series in Japanese Tsuketate Style Each brush, watercolour & ink on paper, Early/Mid 1910s a. Signed in Bengali ‘G.T.’ l.r. b. Signed in Bengali ‘G.T.’ l.l. 10.8 x 7.3 in (27.5 x 18.5 cm) Condition Brown spots in some places Provenance The Private Collection of Neville Tuli ` 500,000 – 1,000,000 US$ 9,090 – 18,180 GBP 6,250 – 12,500 National Art Treasure Non-Exportable Item Lot of 2