Maqbool Fida Husain (Indian, 1915-2011), 2002 Untitled (Folklore Kerala-I)Maqbool Fida Husain (Indian, 1915-2011), 2002Untitled (Folklore Kerala-I) signed 'Husain' lower right and edition 15/125 lower leftserigraph in 16 colours on paper, framed40.64 x 71.12cm (16 x 28in).CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF THE PROGRESSIVE ARTISTSProvenanceArcher Graphic Studio, Ahmedabad. Note: Edition size 125.Husain toured the state of Kerala and captured its essence in 30 paintings. He was brought in by the State tourism department to illustrate Kerala's scenic splendour and beauty to encourage tourism. Given Husain's open-minded willingness to absorb diverse influences, it is unsurprising that he continued to depict the subject long after he had left the state.