Painted during Bangdel’s formative years in Europe, this self-portrait presents the artist as an observant and introspective figure. His dark jacket, white shirt, glasses, and composed expression convey intellectual seriousness, while the cool blue background creates an atmosphere of quiet reflection.
The simplified forms and restrained brushwork reveal Bangdel’s engagement with modernist portraiture, yet the work remains deeply personal. More than a record of physical appearance, the painting captures a young artist shaping his identity across cultures—rooted in South Asia while participating in the artistic and intellectual world of postwar Europe
Details
- Title : Self Portrait
- Year : 1958
- Artist : Lain Singh Bangdel
- Classification : Painting
- Medium : Oil on canvas
- Dimension : 21 9/10 × 18 7/10 in | 55.5 × 47.5 cm with frame included
- Collection : Tansbao Gallery
- Acquisition Method : Actioned
- Status : Frieze Seoul I 2- 5 Sept 2026 I For sale I Tansbao Gallery I US$32,000–US$35,000