| Medium | : | Acrylic, Soft Pastel |
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| Height | : | 18 inch / 45.7 cm |
| Width | : | 14 inch / 35.6 cm |
| Surface | : | Paper |
| Style | : | Figurative Paintings |
| Dimension | : | W: 35.6 cm × H: 45.7 cm |
| Year | : | 2004 |
A captivating portrait of Radha by Suhas Roy, rendered in soft pastel and acrylic on paper. Her serene face, thoughtful gaze, and flowing dark hair emerge from a rich, shadowy background, accented by delicate flowers. The subtle colours and soft textures create an intimate, romantic mood, beautifully expressing Radha as a figure of grace, longing, and quiet beauty.
Suhas Roy | Radha | Soft Pastel & Acrylic on Paper | 14 x 18 inches | 2004
Radha – Suhas Roy is a soulful and atmospheric portrait that captures the quiet beauty and mystery associated with the timeless figure of Radha. The woman’s face emerges gently from a deep, shadowy background, drawing attention to her expressive eyes, soft features, and introspective gaze. Her slightly lowered expression gives the work a feeling of tenderness, longing, and quiet contemplation.
Suhas Roy uses a rich combination of soft pastel and acrylic on paper, creating a beautifully muted surface where warm skin tones meet deep greens, blacks, and touches of earthy colour. The delicate flowers woven into her dark hair add a subtle romantic element, while the surrounding darkness makes her face appear almost luminous.
Rather than presenting Radha as an elaborate mythological figure, Roy portrays her with an intimate, human quality. There is a sense of stillness and emotion in her expression, allowing the viewer to connect with the work on a personal level. The restrained palette and softly blended textures give the painting an almost dreamlike presence, making it a graceful example of Roy’s evocative portrayal of feminine beauty and emotion.
Suhas roy’s early Etchings, Landscapes, and Christ figures eventually gave way to his radha series – paintings of women, beautiful, luminous, and slightly melancholic, gazing at the viewer or away into the distance.
Born in Dacca (now Dhaka) in present-day Bangladesh, Suhas Roy had a difficult childhood after the early demise of his father. Yet, he pursued his passion for the arts with the support of his mother and studied at Indian College of Arts and Draughtsmanship, Calcutta, where he would eventually return as college principal.
Though Roy came to be known for his Radha series of paintings later in his career, he practiced printmaking and glass painting too, and created art on a variety of subjects. The protagonist is the mythic embodiment of feminine beauty, born out of his belief in the need for beauty in art.
Upon graduation, Roy went to Paris on a scholarship with fellow artists Jogen Chowdhury and Dipak Bannerjee, where he studied graphic arts under S. W. Hayter at Atelier 17 and mural art at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. A month spent in southern Europe visiting churches inspired his series on Jesus Christ in a variety of mediums. He also incorporated elements from the minimalist works of Japanese artist Taikan in his landscapes. Besides, he captured the political turbulence in Bengal during the Naxalite movement through his Disaster series.
Roy, who retired as professor of painting at Santiniketan’s Kala Bhavana, passed away in Kolkata on October 18 2016.
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