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Symboles 1 by S.H. Raza is a lithographic print that explores geometric abstraction with deep cultural symbolism. Composed of symmetrical, interlocking triangles and diamond shapes, the work features a vibrant palette dominated by red, brown, green, and blue hues. The careful arrangement of shapes creates a rhythm reminiscent of traditional Indian motifs, a signature style in Raza’s later works. Each shape seems to resonate with a sense of balance and spirituality, reflecting Raza's interest in themes of nature, the cosmos, and Indian iconography. The artwork’s measured symmetry and bold colors evoke a meditative quality, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in its structured beauty.

Sayed Haider Raza (India, 1922–2016) was a distinguished painter renowned for his abstract works that seamlessly blend Western modernism with Indian visual traditions. A founding member of the Progressive Artists' Group, Raza's iconic 'Bindu' series symbolizes the point of creation in Hindu philosophy. His contributions earned him prestigious honors, including the Padma Vibhushan and the Commandeur de la Légion d'Honneur.

S.H. Raza

symboles 1, 2007

Name: symboles 1, 2007
SKU: 2578
Price: 1200.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

lithograph on paper

lithograph on paperLithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

Edition

Edition of 150 + L (50)

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Numbered in roman numbers /L (50).

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Art is being bought with a view to speculation and material value. This is becoming priority. Art is to be loved, not speculated.
- S.H. Raza

Syed Haider "S. H." Raza was an Indian painter and a leading member of the Progressive Artists' Group. He first pursued his passion for art at the Nagpur School of Art in India before studying at the prestigious Sir J. J. School of Art in Bombay. After relocating to France, he continued his education at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
Raza used color, geometric forms, and symbolic motifs to create works inspired by Indian philosophy, spirituality, and cosmology. Throughout his career, he received numerous prestigious honors, including a Fellowship of the Lalit Kala Akademi, the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan, and the Padma Vibhushan—India's second-highest civilian award. France also recognized his achievements by awarding him the Legion of Honour, the country's highest civilian distinction.
Raza's first solo exhibition took place in 1946 at the Bombay Art Society Salon, where he received a silver medal for his work. Over the following decades, his art was exhibited in galleries and museums throughout Europe and Asia. His celebrated painting Saurashtra sold for approximately US$3.5 million at a Christie's auction in New York, making him one of the highest-selling Indian artists.
Together with K. H. Ara and F. N. Souza, Raza co-founded the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group, one of the most influential movements in modern Indian art. In 2013, Indian television recognized him as one of the country's greatest living artistic legends. From 1950 until the end of his life, Raza lived in France.

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S.H. Raza

symboles 1, 2007

65.5 x 65.5 cm

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