Amrita Sher-Gil was a pioneering Hungarian-Indian painter (1913-1941). Often called the “Indian Frida Kahlo”, she blended Western art techniques with Indian themes, depicting everyday life and the struggles of women. Her vibrant, emotive style made her a key figure in modern Indian art.
Amrita Sher-Gil’s Boys with Lemons (1935) is a poignant work that captures the essence of rural Indian life through the depiction of two boys, one standing and one seated, both rendered in earthy tones against a vibrant red background. The standing boy, shirtless and balancing a tray on his head, embodies the physical labor of daily existence, while the seated boy, wearing a turban, holds a plate of lemons, symbolizing their modest livelihood. Sher-Gil’s signature style—marked by bold lines, somber expressions, and a fusion of Western techniques with Indian themes—reflects her deep empathy for the underprivileged.
Amrita Sher-Gil was a pioneering Hungarian-Indian painter (1913-1941). Often called the “Indian Frida Kahlo”, she blended Western art techniques with Indian themes, depicting everyday life and the struggles of women. Her vibrant, emotive style made her a key figure in modern Indian art.
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Amrita Sher-Gil’s Boys with Lemons (1935) is a poignant work that captures the essence of rural Indian life through the depiction of two boys, one standing and one seated, both rendered in earthy tones against a vibrant red background. The standing boy, shirtless and balancing a tray on his head, embodies the physical labor of daily existence, while the seated boy, wearing a turban, holds a plate of lemons, symbolizing their modest livelihood. Sher-Gil’s signature style—marked by bold lines, somber expressions, and a fusion of Western techniques with Indian themes—reflects her deep empathy for the underprivileged.
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