Shyamal Dutta Ray (1934-2005)

Acquired from a Private Kolkata based collection

There is a minor spot of discoloration in the lower right corner above the signature. This work is in good condition, as viewed.
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Shyamal Dutta Ray drew his inspiration from his home city of Calcutta and on his abiding love of music. This is represented in the present work by a wandering musician in front of a classic Bengali townscape. Most commonly known as a watercolorist, this canvas is notable for its medium. Ray was a founding member of the Society of Contemporary Artists, an artist’s collective of the 1960s. He studied at the Government College of Arts and Crafts, Calcutta and exhibited widely throughout his career.