European school (XX) - Eat to live
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Oil on canvas Orientalist scene titled "Eat to live" dating from 1926, produced in India, sold with a dark carved frame.
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Fascinating Orientalist oil on canvas: 'Eat to live' (1926)
A unique opportunity to acquire a significant piece of Orientalist art from the British Raj period in India.
This intimate and evocative oil on canvas, titled "Eat to live," was painted and signed in 1926.
Details of the Work
Eat to live
Artist: Signature to decipher (signed at the bottom right, date '1926').
Technique: Oil on canvas
Data: 1926
Orientalist style, genre scenes
Provenance: Painted in India (as indicated by a label on the back), probably in Lahore (the label on the back shows an address in Anarkali, Lahore).
Subject and Composition
The painting captures a moment of everyday life with touching intimacy.
Depict a young boy sitting crouched, wrapped in a drape, focusing on the food he holds in his hands.
His absorbed look suggests a deep appreciation for the meal, in line with the title of the work.
Atmosphere: The warm and earthy tones (browns, ochre, and beige) evoke the outdoor environment of a traditional house.
Details: The use of light and shadow creates a remarkable sense of depth and realism. To the right of the boy, a brass or copper kettle is visible on a small heat source, and various utensils are scattered on the terracotta floor.
Expressiveness: The portrait of the young person is rendered with great sensitivity, bestowing dignity and seriousness to the scene.
Historical Value and Documentation
The back of the canvas features several labels attesting to its authenticity and history, an element of great interest for collectors.
Author's Label: A typewritten note signed states: 'I affirm that this picture is my own bona-fide original work' (I affirm that this painting is my genuine original work).
Label with Details: A handwritten label bears:
Eat to live
Painted in: India, oil color
Name and address of Artist: firma decifrare Artist, Gurdial das Photographer, Ana Kali Lahore. (This suggests a strong connection with Lahore, now in Pakistan).
Condition
The artwork is in excellent condition given its age, with the canvas well stretched and the colors vivid. It is framed in a dark carved wooden frame with gilded edges, which enhances its preciousness.
This painting is not only a beautiful work of art but also a significant historical testimony of early 20th-century Indian genre art. Ideal for collectors of Eastern art, vintage Indian paintings, and works with clear and fascinating documentation.
The dimensions are: 64 x 76 cm including the frame, 44 x 55 cm the canvas.
Seller's Story
Our business, which began in 1989, is aimed at the trade of antiques and furniture.
We pay particular attention to the Italian, English and French areas of which we are direct importers.
We are also specialized in the sectors of oriental porcelain from the 18th and 19th centuries and French furniture from the 19th century.
ENROLLED IN THE ROLE OF EXPERTS AND EXPERTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LA SPEZIA AT NUMBER SP. 579
Translated by Google TranslateFascinating Orientalist oil on canvas: 'Eat to live' (1926)
A unique opportunity to acquire a significant piece of Orientalist art from the British Raj period in India.
This intimate and evocative oil on canvas, titled "Eat to live," was painted and signed in 1926.
Details of the Work
Eat to live
Artist: Signature to decipher (signed at the bottom right, date '1926').
Technique: Oil on canvas
Data: 1926
Orientalist style, genre scenes
Provenance: Painted in India (as indicated by a label on the back), probably in Lahore (the label on the back shows an address in Anarkali, Lahore).
Subject and Composition
The painting captures a moment of everyday life with touching intimacy.
Depict a young boy sitting crouched, wrapped in a drape, focusing on the food he holds in his hands.
His absorbed look suggests a deep appreciation for the meal, in line with the title of the work.
Atmosphere: The warm and earthy tones (browns, ochre, and beige) evoke the outdoor environment of a traditional house.
Details: The use of light and shadow creates a remarkable sense of depth and realism. To the right of the boy, a brass or copper kettle is visible on a small heat source, and various utensils are scattered on the terracotta floor.
Expressiveness: The portrait of the young person is rendered with great sensitivity, bestowing dignity and seriousness to the scene.
Historical Value and Documentation
The back of the canvas features several labels attesting to its authenticity and history, an element of great interest for collectors.
Author's Label: A typewritten note signed states: 'I affirm that this picture is my own bona-fide original work' (I affirm that this painting is my genuine original work).
Label with Details: A handwritten label bears:
Eat to live
Painted in: India, oil color
Name and address of Artist: firma decifrare Artist, Gurdial das Photographer, Ana Kali Lahore. (This suggests a strong connection with Lahore, now in Pakistan).
Condition
The artwork is in excellent condition given its age, with the canvas well stretched and the colors vivid. It is framed in a dark carved wooden frame with gilded edges, which enhances its preciousness.
This painting is not only a beautiful work of art but also a significant historical testimony of early 20th-century Indian genre art. Ideal for collectors of Eastern art, vintage Indian paintings, and works with clear and fascinating documentation.
The dimensions are: 64 x 76 cm including the frame, 44 x 55 cm the canvas.
Seller's Story
Our business, which began in 1989, is aimed at the trade of antiques and furniture.
We pay particular attention to the Italian, English and French areas of which we are direct importers.
We are also specialized in the sectors of oriental porcelain from the 18th and 19th centuries and French furniture from the 19th century.
ENROLLED IN THE ROLE OF EXPERTS AND EXPERTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LA SPEZIA AT NUMBER SP. 579
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Artist
European school (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Eat to live
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
India
Condition
Good condition
Height
76 cm
Width
54 cm
Period
1920-1930
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