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resonated with connoisseurs and critics worldwide.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Husain’s fascination with the horse went beyond
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            mere physicality; he sought to convey the aesthetic beauty
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and essence of the animal. Whether it was the camaraderie
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            of ‘Duldul’ from the battlefield of Karbala, the beguiled

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            contours of the horses of Tse Pai Hung, or the regal grandeur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            of the ones in the Ashwamedh, Husain’s exploration knew no
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            bounds. His celebration of the unseen syntax of a painter’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            world was palpable in the joy he derived from his works. He
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            delved  into  the  medium’s  inherent  dimensions  to  capture

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            the maelstrom of visuals erupting from the subconscious,
                                                                                                                                                                            Husain with RPG Chairman Harsh Goenka
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            translating  them into  mesmerising,  dynamic visuals  that
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            exuded a feverish vitality.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Apart from the horse and the elephant, Husain’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            canvases also showcased other animals like bulls and tigers.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The tiger, in particular, held a special place in his art. Husain
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            celebrated the tiger in various sketches and paintings, often
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            depicting the interplay between tigers and elephants or in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            conflict with humans. These portrayals were a testament to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            his ability to capture the raw power and grace of the animal



























                  A picture of Husain sketching


                                                                                                                                                                            Husain on the cover of Society magazine                         Husain with India’s former Prime Minister A B Vajpayee



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