LOT 3
KHALIL IBRAHIM
B. Kelantan, 1934 – 2018
Modesty Series, 2001
Watercolour on paper
30 x 50 cm
Private Collection, Kuala Lumpur
Signed and dated “Khalil Ibrahim 2001” on lower right
RM 4,500 – 7,500
A refined example from Khalil Ibrahim’s Modesty series, this 2001 watercolour captures a rhythmic procession of elongated nude figures rendered in soft, translucent washes. His earthy palette and fluid contours lend the composition a quiet elegance, balancing sensuality with restraint. Faceless and anonymous, the figures embody a universal human presence poised between movement and stillness. Through its delicate treatment and introspective tone, the work reflects Khalil’s mastery in conveying both vulnerability and dignity within the simplicity of form.