KULKARNI, K. S.
UNTITLED (ABSTRACT LANDSCAPE)
Image Size: 54.3 x 74.4 cm (21.3 x 29.2 inches)
Mount/Sheet Size: 64.5 x 84.6 cm (25.3 x 33.3 inches)
Frame Size: 73.4 x 93.6 cm (28.8 x 36.8 inches)
Initialled ‘K.S.K’ (lower left)In this abstract landscape by K. S. Kulkarni, a rural settlement is distilled to its essential forms, with houses and temple and foliage arranged in a compact, rhythmic band along the bottom edge could of river. Red background dominates the composition, functioning more as an atmospheric colour field than a literal sky. The geometric structures, outlined in bold, graphic strokes, reflect the sensibilities of mid-century Indian modernism, where indigenous architecture is transformed into a set of distilled visual symbols. Kulkarni’s restrained palette, flattened planes, and attention to surface texture elevate the landscape into a quiet, contemplative meditation on form, memory, and mood.
Renowned for creating art that embodies a distinct sense of “Indianness” while engaging with Western influences, Kulkarni demonstrates his mastery as a balanced colourist in this untitled work. The soft, gentle tones in this cubist-inspired landscape create a harmonious interplay of colours, enriching the work’s tonal quality and enhancing its contemplative atmosphere.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
About Artist
K. S. Kulkarni (1916 – 1994)
K. S. Kulkarni, born in Karnataka, was a highly influential figure in the Indian art scene, particularly known for his work in drawing and painting. He studied at the prestigious Sir J. J. School of Art in Bombay, where he honed his artistic skills…...Read More
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| 1 | anon3864 | 100000.00 | Offline | 16-04-2026 04:04:16 PM IST |