LOT 70
KHALIL IBRAHIM
B. Kelantan, 1934 – 2018
East Coast Fishermen Series, 1995
Watercolour on paper
26 x 36 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “Khalil Ibrahim ‘95” on lower right
RM 2,800 – 7,000
Rendered with his signature fluidity and sensitivity, East Coast Fishermen captures Khalil Ibrahim’s deep connection to the coastal communities of Malaysia. Executed in 1995, this watercolour painting showcases the artist’s masterful handling of form, rhythm, and movement. The composition, steeped in earthy hues and expressive brushwork, celebrates the daily lives and quiet strength of fishermen along the east coast which is a recurring and deeply personal subject in Khalil’s oeuvre. It reflects both his affinity for the human figure and his profound respect for traditional Malay life.