Shyamal Dutta Ray (Indian )preparatory sketch on paper Shyamal Dutta Ray was born in Ranchi Bihar and he studied art at the famous Government College of Art and craft in Kolkata. He began his career painting oil paint but changed to watercolor and became one of the most famous watercolorist of modern India . He won numerous awards including gold medal from Academy of FineArts in Kolkata . His paintings are highly sought after and sold by auctioneers around the world. Size : 6 by 5 inchesAll lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Latair Auction and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Latair Auctions, including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.