Drawn from an erotic comedy, That Obscure Object of Desire, a film directed by Luis Bunuel, is based on an old man’s love for a young woman who flirts outrageously with him while refusing to grant him any sexual favours. M. F. Husain was fascinated by the film and made a number of paintings—oils as well as watercolours—based on the theme of unrequited love and lust of which this is an example.
M. F. Husain
That Obscure Object of Desire 21
1982
Graphite and watercolour on paper
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M. F. Husain
That Obscure Object of Desire 21
1982
Graphite and watercolour on paper
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