Germination
“Germination” reflects Reddy’s training in India, where he studied with master artists, including Nandalal Bose, who believed in deep connections between art and nature and encouraged Reddy to engage the visual world, even in seemingly abstract works. The insect, like the seed, reflects Reddy’s desire to depict all aspects of the natural world, even the lesser noticed parts, such as those visible only through a magnifying glass or microscope, with great attention and detail.
Artwork Details
- Title: Germination
- Artist: Krishna Reddy (American, born India 1925–2018 New York)
- Date: 1961
- Medium: Color intaglio proof
- Dimensions: Height: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Width: 26 in. (66 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Gift of Judith Blum Reddy, in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary, 2020
- Object Number: 2020.81.2
- Rights and Reproduction: © Estate of Krishna Reddy
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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