Sayed Haider Raza, “S H Raza” is one of the most respected Modernists of India and is celebrated for his range of styles and the uniqueness of his vision. His early forms reflect a mastery of abstraction and after years of travel, exploration, and experimentation, he returned to Indian visual idioms for inspiration in the late 1970s, culling from tantric imagery. SH Raza looked to forms as the bindu (seminal source of energy), beej (seed), and garbagraha (sanctum sanctorum or hallowed space) for inspiration. Furthermore, he ascribed color with symbolic meaning and transformed local visual traditions into universal yet deeply personal spiritual iconographies.) View Artist Collection
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About Benares Syed Haider Raza (Early Works)
In this early work, Raza captures the serene ghats of Benares with delicate watercolors, blending architecture, river, and human presence into a harmonious whole. The soft earth tones and gentle reflections on the water evoke a meditative atmosphere, while the pilgrims and temples hint at the city’s timeless spiritual energy. This painting not only showcases Raza’s early mastery of form and light but also foreshadows his later exploration of abstraction and the metaphysical.
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Benares - Syed Haider Raza (Early Works) by Sayed Haider Raza. Our posters are produced on acid-free 220 GSM papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a sufficent white border around the image to allow for future framing, if desired. Product will be shipped in 2-3 days