KATTINJERI KRISHNA HEBBAR (1911-1996) CHEANERS,... Lot 36

KATTINJERI KRISHNA HEBBAR (1911-1996) CHEANERS, SIGNED & DATED BOTTOM RIGHT 81 Oil on Canvas Size: 56 x 46.5 inches Provenance: Property of Mr & Mrs Banerjee, Mumbai Inherited in London 2005 Footnotes: Born on June 15, 1911, near Udupi in Karnataka, Kattinjeri Krishna Hebbar's artistic inclination bloomed early, nurtured by the delicate hands of his father shaping Ganesha idols. Despite his dalliance with impressionism at the Sir J. J. School of Art, Bombay, from 1934-38, Indian classical art remained his enduring muse. Guided by the profound wisdom of Sri Lankan philosopher Ananda Coomaraswamy, Hebbar embarked on a journey into the tapestry of traditional Indian art, weaving its essence with surrealism and abstraction. Enraptured by Amrita Sher-Gil's fusion of Eastern ethos with Western techniques, Hebbar sought deeper enlightenment in Europe in 1949.Under the luminous mentorship of Professor Cavailles at the Académie Julian, Paris, he honed his craft, later delving into the realms of graphics at École Estienne. From 1964-75, he traversed Europe, sharing his vision through exhibitions. Upon his return, Hebbar, an eternal seeker, experimented with mediums and rhythms, even embracing Kathak to decipher the heartbeat of creation.Instinctively capturing the ethos of a burgeoning India, he painted a tableau of both jubilation and sorrow. Recognized as a fellow of the Lalit Kala Akademi in 1976, he chaired the Artist's Centre, Bombay, from 1953-73, and was adorned with the Padma Bhushan in 1989. His legacy transcends mortal confines, lingering in the ethereal realm of artistic immortality, as he departed on March 26, 1996.