Original artwork description:

Ready to hang if shipped within the US/Canada; for all other destinations the painting will be rolled in cardboard rube for shipping. Portrait of Meena Kumari, the reigning queen of Bollywood during the 50s through her untimely death in 1972; she was called queen of tragedy due to her uncanny ability to plumb the deepest depths of the sad characters she played with such passion the audience was left in tear stricken amazement each time. Blessed with a radiant beauty and an unforgettably melodious voice she was a natural for Bollywood; however her lonely and sad personal life lead to alcoholism and an early demise at age 40. Now the moniker tragedy queen fits her personal existence more than it did her illustrious career. An impressionist oil on canvas painted in warm skin tones.

Materials used:

oil

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