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Lot No. 2: TOOVEY, CECIL WOOTON

THE JUMMA MASJID, (DELHI)

  • Medium: Water Color on Thick Paper (Thin Card)
  • Size: 17.5 x 13 Inches

Winning Bid : ₹ 95,040

(Inclusive Buyer's Premium)

Estimate

 80,000 -  1,00,000


Estimate US$

960-1150

Ends at Apr 24, 2025 07:01 PM IST

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TOOVEY, CECIL WOOTON

THE JUMMA MASJID, (DELHI)

Signed by Artist ‘C. W. Toovey’ (Lower Right); Inscribed “The Jumma Masjid, Delhi by Capt. C. W. Toovey’’ (Handwritten Label on the Backing Board)

Image size: 29 x 16 cm (11.4 x 6.2 Inches)
Mount size: 44.7 x 31 cm (17.5 x 12.2 Inches)
Frame size: 47.5 x 33.5 cm (17.5 x 13 Inches)

The painting depicts a silhouette view of the Jama Masjid in Delhi at dusk. The fort's outline, along with its domes and minarets, is visible against a hazy sky, with a gradient of colours suggesting the transition from day to night. A group of people are seen in the foreground, their forms indistinct, contributing to the atmospheric perspective and sense of scale.
The overall tone of the painting is muted, with an emphasis on the shapes and forms rather than fine details, creating a tranquil and somewhat mysterious ambiance.
The style evokes company painting influences, particularly in the architectural depiction, reminiscent of illustrated manuscripts from that era.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman

About Artist

C.W. Toovey (1891 - 1954)

He was a British artist known for his contributions to wood engraving and linocut printmaking. He was born in Berkhamsted, England, in 1891. His work in printmaking was notably recognized, and he was associated with the Grosvenor School of Modern…...Read More

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This work is in good condition.

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Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0136 79200.00 Regular 24-04-2025 05:04:17 PM IST
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