| Medium | : | Ink |
|---|---|---|
| Height | : | 9.5 inch / 24.1 cm |
| Width | : | 7 inch / 17.8 cm |
| Surface | : | Paper |
| Style | : | Animal Drawing, Animals paintings, Figurative Drawings, Figurative Paintings |
| Dimension | : | W: 17.8 cm × H: 24.1 cm |
| Year | : | 2012 |
A powerful and spontaneous ink drawing by Sunil Das depicting a horse through swift, expressive lines and energetic movement. Minimal yet emotionally intense, the work captures the spirit, vitality, and raw freedom that defined the artist’s iconic horse series.
Sunil Das | Horse | Ink on Paper | 9.5 x 7 inches | 2012
This dynamic ink drawing by Sunil Das captures the raw spirit and untamed energy of a horse through a few swift yet emotionally charged lines. Known for his lifelong fascination with horses, Sunil Das approached the subject not merely as an animal study but as a symbol of power, instinct, freedom, and movement. In this work, the horse emerges almost spontaneously from the paper, as though formed in a single burst of creative energy.
The sketch is remarkably minimal, yet every line carries urgency and rhythm. The angular contours, restless scribbles, and rapid gestures create a sense of motion that feels immediate and alive. Rather than focusing on anatomical precision, Das conveys the emotional force of the animal — its tension, vitality, and wild temperament. The fragmented linear structure gives the horse an almost abstract quality, while still retaining a deeply recognizable presence.
There is an extraordinary spontaneity in the composition. The empty background allows the viewer’s attention to remain entirely on the expressive energy of the drawing itself. The work feels intimate, like a direct conversation between the artist’s hand and the paper, revealing the speed and confidence of Sunil Das’s mark-making process. Every stroke appears instinctive, preserving the immediacy of thought and movement.
This artwork stands as a beautiful example of Sunil Das’s mastery over line and form, where simplicity becomes profoundly expressive. Both lyrical and powerful, the drawing reflects the artist’s enduring ability to transform a familiar subject into an emotionally charged visual experience.
Sunil Das is undoubtedly a multi-dimensional artist known for his furiously experimental and enterprising style. Born in 1939 in Calcutta, India, he studied at the Govt College of Art & Craft in Calcutta. On a scholarship from the French Government, he studied at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
The artist has painted across several oeuvres, each one distinctive and to which he brought his singular version. Not confining himself to using brush & pen while painting (even using the palms of his hands or his fingers) his paintings not only express the physical attributes of his subjects but also their associative ones. It was in the course of his travels that he chanced to spend a few months in Spain, where he developed his passion for horses and bulls.
The artist has won many medals and awards, including from the state government and the Lalit Kala Akademi. He has also been a part of juries and art bodies in India, France & Brazil. In 2014, he was conferred with the Padma Shri Award by the Government of India.
The artist passed away in 2015.
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| Dimensions | 35.56 × 27.94 cm |
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| Style | Animal Drawing, Animals paintings, Figurative Drawings, Figurative Paintings |
