Untitled

Artist: DHIRAJ CHOUDHURY Medium: Mixed media on Paper Size: 17.5 x 22.5 inches Year: 1997 This 1997 untitled mixed media work on paper by Dhiraj Choudhury displays his characteristic kinetic line work, vibrant color layering, and expressive, humanistic style. The composition centers on a prominent female figure wearing a wide-brimmed sunhat, her hand raised thoughtfully near her face as her elongated, graceful arm reaches across the canvas toward a stylized yellow floral form. To her left stands a second female figure shown in profile, rendered with long golden hair and sharp, stylized facial features. Choudhury’s energetic draftsmanship shines through rapid, gestural charcoal and pastel strokes that build a rich, atmospheric background of deep reds, ochres, muted blues, and charcoal shadows. The interplay of pastel texture and fluid linework creates a sense of spontaneous, living motion throughout the paper. Sunlight appears to catch the bright yellow tones of the figures' hair, hat, and foreground botanical motifs, contrasting sharply against the darker, brooding background passages. Signed "Dhiraj 97" at the bottom right, the artwork beautifully balances linear freedom with emotional warmth, capturing a quiet, introspective moment framed by brilliant, expressive color.