Vasudeo S Gaitonde, Indian, 1924 to 2001, oil painting on canvas depicting an abstract composition, 1963. Signed in Indian and in Cyrillic, dated, and inscribed, Bombey, India, on the backside. Vasudeo Gaitonde is known for Abstract, non objective painting. Vasudeo S. Gaitonde was regarded as Indias foremost abstract artist. He received Padma Shri Award in 1971. Vasudev S. Gaitonde was regarded as one of the most finest and cloistered abstract painter of India. Gaitondes abstract works are produced in many Indian and overseas collections including the Museum of Modern Art, New York. In 1957, he was awarded the first prize at the Young Asian Artists Exhibition, Tokyo and the Rockefeller Fellowship followed in 1964. In 1971, he was awarded the Padma Shri the highest award for creative excellence given by the Government of India. One of a kind artwork.