UNTITLED
23.2 x 15.2 inches
Oil on board
Signature- Above right
1963

This F.N. Souza painting shows a gentleman as a symbol of authority or status, using bold lines and textures. The elongated face and exaggerated features suggest a mix of human vulnerability and strict societal roles. The dark suit contrasts with a textured, golden background that feels timeless. Souza’s style of distortion explores themes of identity, power, and the masks people wear in public, commenting on post-colonial elites and the universal struggle to be true to oneself.