My Father
Description
This portrait depicts the father of the artist, Jagannath Murlidhar Ahiwasi (1901-1973), Murlidhar Ahiwasi who was a well-known ‘Haveli Kirtankar’. Jagannath's father wanted him to become a Kirtankar like himself but the son chose to be a painter against his father’s wish and became one of the illustrious artists of Bombay Revivalism.
Fine line drawing and soft colour scheme is a salient feature of this portrait.
Collection
Indian Paintings
Artist
Jagannath Murlidhar Ahiwasi (1901-1973)
Object Type
Painting
Material
Watercolour on paper
Schools/Culture/Period
Bombay School
Technique
Gouache
Date
20th Century CE
Location
Mumbai
Dimension
25.5 x 19.5 cms.