C. N. Karunakaran (1940-2013) Relaxing Woman signed 'Karunakaran 65' lower right mixed media on canvas, framed 59 x 73.9cm (23 1/4 x 29 1/8in). Footnotes: Provenance Property from a private collection, UK. Karunakaran is one of the most celebrated modern painters, illustrators, and art educators, known for his distinctive blend of realism, lyricism, and narrative depth. Born in Kerala, he trained at the Madras School of Art and went on to develop a versatile practice spanning painting, illustration, stage design, and mural work. His art often explores the human figure, mythology, and everyday life, rendered with a sensitive understanding of form, light, and colour. In Relaxing Woman, Karunakaran experiments with a dynamic interplay of geometric lines and a vibrant palette to create a visually engaging composition. The painting depicts a woman in profile, her form outlined with fluid precision, while an Egyptian figure to the right adds a layer of cultural and symbolic resonance. The geometric structuring, combined with the multitude of colours, gives the work a rhythmic, almost musical quality, reflecting Karunakaran's ability to harmonize abstraction and figuration. This piece exemplifies his innovative approach to form, colour, and narrative, capturing a moment of repose while inviting the viewer to explore the dialogue between past and present, tradition and modernity. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing