SH Raza ( Indian 1922-2016) Bombay coastal beach painting S H Raza one of the greatest artists of India who was also one of the founding members of Progressive art group who spent most of his working life in France . Before the discovery of Bindu ( Style of painting that he Is most well known) S h Raza prolifically painted Mumbai then Bombay landscapes. In initial years he painted Bombay prolifically . This painting is 1947 representation of famous Mumbai chowpatty located at girgaon along the queens necklace adjoining marine drive in the girgaon area of Mumbai . Chowpatty or chai-pati represents four channels or four creeks in marathi .It was a virgin Beach at that time and was frequented by locals for excursions Medium : oil on canvas Signed lower right SH Raza ‘47 Size : 30 by 20 inches Provenance: Originally bought directly from the artist in France by well known Polish collector from Satopy Poland . Inherited by his great granddaughter from Texas usa Now estate collection Massachusetts