KRISHEN KHANNA
Oil on canvas (39.5 x 34.5 inches)
This evocative composition reflects Krishen Khanna’s lifelong engagement with the human condition, rendered through a restrained palette and quietly powerful figuration.
The work presents a group of elongated, simplified figures arranged in close proximity, their bodies overlapping and interlocking in a manner that suggests shared space, shared burden, and collective introspection. The muted earth tones, ochres, browns, greys, and soft pastels, create a contemplative atmosphere, allowing form and gesture to take precedence over detail. Faces are stylised and inward-looking, marked by a sense of stillness and psychological depth rather than overt expression. The figures appear suspended in a moment of silent exchange, evoking themes of companionship, endurance, and the quiet resilience of everyday life.
Khanna’s characteristic economy of line and flattened spatial treatment recalls both mural traditions and modernist influences, while remaining deeply rooted in Indian social reality. The painting does not narrate a specific event; instead, it captures an emotional state, one of shared humanity, empathy, and subdued tension, hallmarks of Khanna’s mature visual language.
The work stands as a poignant example of Krishen Khanna’s ability to transform ordinary human presence into a timeless meditation on social and emotional interconnectedness.
Dubai Estimate: $250,000 – $350,000 USD
Location of item: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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