Old city map of Bombay, 1940

Old city map of Bombay, 1940Joshi & Company, a map publishing firm based in Bombay, crafted this map showcasing the city's landscape stretching from the Arabian Sea to Bombay Harbor and encompassing Mahim Creek to Colaba Point. Notably, districts, neighborhoods, major roads, railways, and waterways are thoughtfully labeled throughout. The map offers a glimpse into a city undergoing rapid growth during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bombay's population had surged due to

Plate 1" is the first in his series of four lithographs that were created in 1959

including Voltaire

abstract shapes and bold lines

and map publisher who lived during the 18th century

The poster was part of a larger marketing campaign by the American President Lines to promote travel to Southeast Asia and attract customers to their shipping services

Coastal features

The "Study of Two Warrior's Heads" is a detailed study of two soldiers

including place names

which give his paintings a sense of energy and dynamism

with geometric shapes and lines intersecting to create a sense of depth and movement

This painting features a similar arrangement of flowers

a maestro hailing from Russian-Lebanese heritage