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Felix Topolski (1907-1989)
Gandhi
Pen and ink on paper
Image 10.5” x 7.5”, Framed 26” x 21.5”
Signed and Dated 1950, India
Provenance: Private UK Collection
Felix Topolski (1907-1989) was one of the 20th century’s great documentary artists. His deft hand and quick line vividly captured the essence of the subjects he drew. He covered the leading events of the time, important political and cultural figures, events, places and movements; Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, General Douglas MacArthur; Laurence Olivier, Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg to name a few.
WW11 had solidified his reputation as an illustrator of repute. In 1950 Topolski was invited by Jawaharlal Nehru to attend the Independence Day celebrations in a young India. His government had bought Topolski’s epic painting The East, bought to be hung in Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Based on his travels during and after the war, Gandhi’s assassination fills the centre of this monumental piece.
Topolski was a master of the large mural, seen in his epic 100ft painting of the Coronation of the Queen, which hangs at Buckingham Palace but he was also skilled at producing small fluid portraits which he would often make without the sitter noticing, capturing a naturalness not often found in portraiture..
In the early 40’s Topolski visited India and made a number of sketches of Gandhi. It is believed this poignant drawing by Topolski was made during his trip in 1950 with Nehru and referencing sketches from his previous visit.
- Creator:Felix Topolski (1907 - 1989, Polish)
- Creation Year:1950
- Dimensions:Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Norfolk, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1670214427712
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