10 artworks of Goan artist Angelo da Fonseca

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Goan artist and master modernist Angelo da Fonseca (1902-1967) combined Eastern and Western influences to create a unique style of native Christian iconography. 10 of his syncretic works from the collection at the Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Porvorim, depict this.

1. SPRING – 1939

Goa|Angelo de Fonseca|Artist | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

2. OUR LADY WITH CHILD JESUS – 1942

Goa|Angelo de Fonseca|Art works | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

3. MADONAA – 1942

Goa|Angelo de Fonseca|Creative | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

4. PIETA – 1954

Goa|Angelo de Fonseca|Draw | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

5. CORONATION – 1954

Goa|Angelo de Fonseca|Paint | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

6. ST ANNE AND MARY – 1954

Goa|Angelo de Fonseca|Art gallery | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

7. CHRIST THE NEW TEMPLE - 1954

Goa|Angelo de Fonseca|Artlife | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

8. UNTITLED – 1957

Goa|Angelo de Fonseca|Artsy | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

9. MADONNA AND CHILD – 1960

Goa|Angelo de Fonseca|Abstract art | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

10. SADHANA - 1961

Goa|Angelo de Fonseca|Getting creative | Photo: Jessica Faleiro

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