Untitled 1990

M.F. Husain made this untitled artwork with paint in blues, greys, and white. The process here feels immediate, each brushstroke deliberate yet full of energy, like the painting itself is performing. The paint isn’t trying to hide anything. See how the blues wash across the canvas, building up in intensity, defining these figures without fully containing them. The texture of the paint gives it a tangible presence. And notice how the black outlines aren't precious; they waver and vary in thickness, emphasizing the artist's hand. Focus on the seated drummer; the simplified forms and bold outlines convey movement, making you feel the rhythm, not just see it. Husain reminds me a bit of Francis Newton Souza, another Indian artist who also embraced bold colors and expressive lines. Both demonstrate how art is an exchange of ideas, constantly evolving. And maybe that is the beauty of painting; there is always more than one way to see things.