In Madan, Bangdel presents a solitary seated figure absorbed in quiet reflection. The bowed head, clasped hands, and restrained posture convey introspection, vulnerability, and emotional weight. Muted earth tones are enlivened by touches of green, blue, red, and ochre, while the loosely painted background intensifies the figure’s inward presence.
Rather than offering a conventional portrait, Bangdel emphasizes psychological character and human dignity. The work reflects his enduring humanist concern with solitude, resilience, and the unspoken emotional lives of ordinary people.
Details
- Title : Madan
- Year : 1971
- Artist : Lain Singh Bangdel
- Classification : Painting
- Medium : Oil on canvas
- Dimension : 28 1/10 × 22 2/5 in | 71.5 × 57 cm with frame included
- Collection : Tansbao Gallery
- Credit Line : Tansbao Gallery
- Acquisition Method : Actioned
- Status : Frieze Seoul I 2- 5 Sept 2026 I For sale I Tansbao Gallery I US$30,000–US$33,000