One of the most recognised artists in the genre of portraiture, given the discipline of his hand and mind, which allowed him to create portraits that stood out for their grace and integrity, K. K. Hebbar paints here a remarkable portrait of noted art critic S. A. Krishna. In confident brushstrokes, Hebbar harmoniously blends the composition in the academic mould with a style that’s uniquely his own. Paying attention to the minutest details and features of his subject, he enriches the portrait further by creating a dynamic background.
published references
Ray, Pranabranjan, ed., Lalit Kala Contemporary 34 (New Delhi: Lalit Kala Akademi, January 1987), unpaginated Dutta, Ella, Changing Images, An Exhibition of 20th Century Indian Art (New Delhi: DAG, 2001), p. 68 Singh, Kishore, ed., Indian Portraits: The Face of a People (New Delhi: DAG, 2015), p. 256
K. K. Hebbar
Untitled (Art Critic S. A. Krishna)
1982
Oil on canvas
Enquiry Form
K. K. Hebbar
Untitled (Art Critic S. A. Krishna)
1982
Oil on canvas
Image Request Form
Images from DAG’s Museum Collection are accessible to artists, educators and researchers for non-commercial, educational use. Submit your details below to request access to use this image.
