Year: 1947
Size: 5.2 x 13 cm (2 x 5 inches)
Mount/Sheet Size: 12.6 x 16.2 cm (4.9 x 6.3 inches)

Signed in Bengali and dated (lower left)

Created by artist using watercolour and wash on paper, these two works reflect strong East and South Asian influences characteristic of Santiniketan's Pan-Asian artistic ethos.

The work portrays a gnarled, upward-curving branch supporting a small perched bird, while a swallow moves through a warm yellow-orange sky suggestive of sunrise or sunset. Both pieces emphasize naturalistic detail, dynamic composition, and purposeful use of empty space to heighten drama, symbolism, and visual harmony.

Given the artist's significance and the work's rarity, the use of folded paper and marginal strips is a deliberate, handcrafted choice. Rather than indicating a condition issue, these materials enhance the piece's intimacy and unique artistic language.

This work will be shipped unframed.

This item is in overall good condition. There is a minor insect hole at the upper centre and some slight staining at the lower left, both of which are minimal and do not significantly affect the integrity or appearance of the piece.