Modern Indian Art Masters: Ajit Bikram Datta Digital Archive - Volume 09 (1980-2004)

Ajit Vikram Datta · 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Welcome to the Digital Preservation Repository of Modern Indian Art, featuring the authenticated master collection from The Estate of Ajit Vikram Datta.  This archival volume represents a critical timeline in the evolution of contemporary Indian painting, mapping a 24-year creative span from 1980 to 2004 (Volume 09, Plates 01-25). For researchers, art historians, and curators studying late 20th-century Bengal Modernism, this collection provides rare insights into the intersection of European avant-garde styles like Expressionism and Surrealism with traditional Indian aesthetics and Neo-Tantric philosophy. --- CURRENT FILE INDEX & DIRECT ARCHIVE LINKS (PLATE SERIAL SEQUENCE) --- • PLATE 01 - Visual Style: Contemporary Indian Expressionism, Crimson Terracotta Watercolor Wash, Human Connection Concept - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 cm. / water colour / 'Love' / 2001" • PLATE 02 - Visual Style: Neo-Tantric Art India, Sacred Geometry, Abstract Mandala, Vermilion Red Palette - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 cm. / Water colour / 'Durgabari' / 2002" • PLATE 03 - Visual Style: Metaphysical Surrealism Painting, Ethereal Figurative Fine Art, Celestial Sun Motif - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 cm. / Water colour / 'Ressurrection' / 2002" • PLATE 04 - Visual Style: Lyrical Figurative Art, Bengal School Aesthetics, Indian Classical Music Iconography, Tanpura Musician - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 cm / Water colour / 'Singer' / 2004" • PLATE 05 - Visual Style: 1990s Theatrical Surrealism, Expressionist Allegorical Art, Intertwined Foreshortened Figures. Signed "Vikram". - Archival Note: Photographic record by Suman Datta, dated 24.4.1990. • PLATE 06 - Visual Style: Minimalist Line Art Drawing, Female Profile Watercolor, Vermilion and Teal Palette - Inscription (Below): "38 x 17 cm / water colour / 'Observer' / 2001" • PLATE 07 - Visual Style: Bengal Riverine Landscape Painting, Traditional Sailboat Art, Celestial Orb Abstraction - Inscription (Below): "38 x 17 cm / water colour / 'On the Boat' / 2003" • PLATE 08 - Visual Style: Introspective Figurative Study, Adolescent Portrait Art, Floral Motif Headcovering - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 cm / water colour / 'Pubarty' / 2004" • PLATE 09 - Visual Style: Nostalgic Indian Village Scene, Rural Mud Hut Watercolor, Reflections on Water. Signed "Vikram". - Archival Note: Contains print stamp text "< >PKL 11 +1 NN1NN-- 0002". • PLATE 10 - Visual Style: Sculptural Expressionism Mixed Media, Fine Art Social Realism, Indian Laborer Portrait. Signed "Vikram 02". - Inscription (Reverse): "76 x 34 cm / Mixed media / 'Coal miner' / 2002" • PLATE 11 - Visual Style: Indian Minimalist Art, Tantric Watercolor Symbolism, Cosmic Egg and Botanical Sprout Motif. Signed "Vikram". - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 cm / Water colour / 'Life' / 2004" • PLATE 12 - Visual Style: Existential Art Portraiture, Psychological Expressionism, Faceless Silhouette Figure, Straw Hat - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 cm / water colour / 'HE' / 2002" • PLATE 13 - Visual Style: Monochromatic Thinker Archetype, Geometric Grid Overlay, Multi-layered Crimson Wash - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 Cm / water colour / 'Contemplation' / 2002" • PLATE 14 - Visual Style: Abstract Tantric Mandala, Concentric Concentric Oblong Frames, Cosmic Genesis Concept - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 cm / Water Colour / 'Genesis' / 2002" • PLATE 15 - Visual Style: Abstract Avian Study, Architectural Lattice Grid Design, Fauvism-influenced Deep Violet Bleed - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 cm. / water colour / 'Peacock' / 2002" • PLATE 16 - Visual Style: Geometric Abstract Surrealism, Intersecting Linear Arrows, Cosmic Heart Flame. Signed "Vikram". - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 cm / water colour / 'Concept' / 2002" • PLATE 17 - Visual Style: Spiritual Expressionism, Fan-shaped Torso Abstraction, Cosmic Aura Radiating Lines - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 cm / 'HE' / 2004" • PLATE 18 - Visual Style: Female Ascetic Portrait, Indian Spiritual Art, Saffron Robe Figuration, Spectral Face Abstraction - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 cm water colour / Sanyasin / 2001" • PLATE 19 - Visual Style: Biomorphic Abstraction Artwork, Calligraphic Ink Linework, Organic Biological Form - Inscription (Reverse): "38 x 17 / water colour / 'Something' / 2004" • PLATE 20 - Visual Style: High-Contrast Chiaroscuro, Theatrical Surrealism Canvas, Giant Tragic Mask Sculptures, Folk Art Motifs. - Archival Note: Photographic record by Suman Datta, dated 2.11.1991. • PLATE 21 - Visual Style: 1980s Vintage Art Exhibition Photo, Modernist Stage Backdrop Mural, Peace Dove and Portrait Faces - Archival Note: Handwritten notation reads "June '1980" • PLATE 22 - Visual Style: Government Art College Academic Portfolio, Graphite Still Life Flower Vase, Traditional Bengal Sailboat Sketch - Archival Note: Early academic studies; reverse notations unavailable. • PLATE 23 - Visual Style: Psychological Drama Composition, Crowned Figure Allegory, Heavy Stone Geometric Sphere - Archival Note: Photographic record by Suman Datta, dated 24.4.1990. • PLATE 24 - Visual Style: Historical Exhibition Masterpiece, Indian Freedom Struggle Fine Art, Andaman Cellular Jail Martyrdom, Intense Chiaroscuro. Signed "VIKRAM". - Archival Context: Permanently mounted with formal copper/brass gallery plaque reading "• AJIT VIKRAM DATTA •". • PLATE 25 - Visual Style: Foundational Ink Drawing, Book Cover Design Layout Typography, Moonlight Nocturnal River Landscape Watercolor - Archival Note: Early academic sketches and cover design layouts; reverse notations unavailable. --- This preservation project is curated and maintained by Barnali Dutta, on behalf of The Estate of Ajit Vikram Datta [Ajit Bikram Datta অজিতবিক্রম দত্ত] to ensure the digital longevity of Bengal's contemporary art history. For academic research, institutional cross-referencing, or licensing inquiries, please contact the official estate archive.--- Modern Indian Art, Bengal School of Art, Indian Contemporary Artists, 20th Century Indian Painting, Fine Arts India, Expressionist Oil Painting, Surrealism Art India, Neo-Tantric Art, Government College of Art and Craft Kolkata, Rare Art Archives, Art Collectors India, Indian Art History Research, Watercolor Landscape Bengal, Academic Fine Art Sketches, Freedom Struggle Paintings, Suman Datta Art Photography, Ajit Bikram Datta, Ajit Vikram Datta Art ---