In Altaf's ink and watercolour drawing, a captivating visage takes centrestage. The face, devoid of the rest of the head, becomes a powerful focal point. Vibrant hues of red and blue fluidly spill from the eyes onto the visage, imbuing the artwork with a profound sense of turmoil and agitation. The person’s expression is a nuanced blend of anger, disturbance, and a touch of surprise or shock, evident through the half-open mouth. Altaf’s deliberate choice to focus solely on the face heightens the intensity of emotions, drawing viewers into the depths of the subject’s inner turmoil and leaving them captivated by the raw power of human expression.
Altaf
Untitled
1964
Ink and watercolour on paper
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Altaf
Untitled
1964
Ink and watercolour on paper
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