Untitled (Portfolio of Twelve Prints From “Henna” Series)

Inscribed, signed and dated 'To Suneel and Nargis/ Husain/ 6/VII/'91' (lower centre, on the sleeve) and inscribed '408/500' (lower left, on the sleeve)

1991

Print on paper

13.5 x 19.75 in (34 x 50 cm) (each)

408th from a limited edition of 500

PROVENANCE
Acquired directly from the artist
Property from an Important Private Collection, Mumbai

The portfolio is a set of twelve loose prints which will be shipped in a sleeve measuring 15 x 20.75 in (38 x 53 cm), accompanied by an invitation card and letter, both signed by the artist.

Raj Kapoor died before he could finish work on his film Henna. His son, aware of Kapoor’s great attachment to the project, took on the responsibility of bringing his father’s vision to life. M F Husain was moved to make a series of watercolours inspired by the movie in honour of the late Raj Kapoor. These prints are based on the watercolours.