Chittrovanu Mazumdar - Untitled Abstract Portrait, 2012

An original abstract ink drawing on paper by acclaimed contemporary Indian artist Chittrovanu Mazumdar, born in Paris, France, in 1956. Measuring 21 inches high by 15 inches wide, this expressive work is executed in ink on paper and features a stylized human portrait rendered through spontaneous, gestural black ink lines. Angular facial features, overlapping contours, and a restrained monochromatic palette create a distinctive sense of movement, visual tension, and psychological depth.

The drawing reflects Mazumdar's distinctive approach to the human figure and his exploration of the expressive possibilities of line. Its abstract composition, minimalist palette, and compelling figurative elements give the work a strong contemporary character, making it a noteworthy addition to a collection of modern and contemporary art. It is also well suited to curated gallery walls and thoughtfully designed interiors.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Chittrovanu Mazumdar was born in Paris in 1956. He studied painting at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts before attending the Government College of Arts and Crafts in Calcutta, now Kolkata, India, where he graduated in 1981 with First Class First honors in painting. His artistic practice has established him as a notable figure in contemporary Indian art, with a body of work presented in galleries and exhibitions in India and internationally. He lives and works in Kolkata, India.

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

Mazumdar's notable solo exhibitions include New Work at Seagull Gallery, Kolkata (2004); Recent Work at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai; Bose Pacia Modern, New York (1997); exhibitions at Victoria Memorial Durbar Hall and Sukh Sagar, Kolkata (1991); and an exhibition presented by Seagull at the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata (1985).

SELECTED GROUP AND HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT EXHIBITIONS

His group exhibitions include Altered Realities at Aicon Gallery, Palo Alto (2006); a group exhibition at Gallery Sanskriti, Kolkata (2005); Of Memories, Dreams, Reveries at Anant Art Gallery, New Delhi (2003); The Human Factor at Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai; and The Search Within, Art Between Implosion and Explosion, presented across Austria, New Delhi, and Mumbai.

Mazumdar's work has also featured in historically significant exhibitions, including Wounds, a protest against communal violence organized by CIMA in Calcutta in 1993, and an exhibition organized by Seagull at the Calcutta Information Centre in 1988 for the African National Congress on the occasion of Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday.

ARTWORK DETAILS

Artist: Chittrovanu Mazumdar
Title: Untitled Abstract Portrait
Year: 2012
Medium: Ink
Material: Ink on paper
Surface: Paper
Dimensions: 21 inches high * 15 inches wide
Style: Abstract drawing, figurative art, expressive line drawing
Art Movement: Contemporary Indian Art
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: Purchased from Gallery Kolkata, India

This individual original work offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a distinctive ink drawing by an established contemporary Indian artist. Combining expressive mark-making, abstract figuration, and a compelling monochromatic aesthetic, the piece brings artistic character and visual interest to contemporary art collections and carefully curated interiors.


Condition:
Imperfections: No Imperfections
Condition Notes: The artwork is in excellent condition. No significant condition issues have been noted.

Origin:
India

Materials & Techniques:
Paper

Details:
Frame Type: Unframed
Country of Origin: India
Art Subjects: Portrait, Abstract, Figure
What type of item is it? Not Used

No Imperfections; The artwork is in excellent condition. No significant condition issues have been noted.