Prakash Hari Sonawane Three Portraits: Baji Rao I, Roop Singh & Charan Singh

A original group of three charcoal drawings – Prakash Hari Sonawane, Three Portraits: Baji Rao I, Roop Singh & Charan Singh.

A striking set of three large portraits (approx. 55 x 43cm each) by Mumbai portrait artist Prakash Hari Sonawane (born 1979).

Sonawane depicts three famous Indian figures in a dignified, naturalistic manner. Baji Rao I (1700–1740), was the second Peshwa and ruled the Maratha Empire from 1720 until his death in 1740. Known as the best cavalry general, he never lost any battle. He married the legendary beautiful 'Mastani', who was the daughter of King Chhatrasal of Bundelkhand. Roop Singh (1908–1977) was a legendary Indian hockey player. He was part of the celebrated Indian field hockey team, which won gold medals for India at the 1932 and 1936 Olympic Games. He is considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time.

Charan Singh (1916–1990) was the spiritual head of Radha Soami Satsang Beas. He served as the guru for the Beas Dera for almost four decades. He taught that, because of our attachment to the mind and body, we have lost sight of our true self. However, by using the ancient mystical practices of Sant Mat and Surat Shabd Yoga, we could be aligned with our higher selves.

In charcoal on cream/beige, mottled paper.