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.
Painted during her formative years in Paris, Still Life with Green Bottles & Apples (1932) illustrates Amrita Sher-Gil’s engagement with European Modernism and the influence of Cézanne. The vertical composition is dominated by two elongated green glass bottles—one vibrant and translucent, the other receding into shadow—juxtaposed against red and russet apples. The objects rest on a highly reflective surface, creating distorted mirror images that add depth to the foreground. Behind the still life, a window reveals a muted, impressionistic view of buildings in greys and browns. The work is characterized by confident, textured brushstrokes and a somber, atmospheric use of light.
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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Painted during her formative years in Paris, Still Life with Green Bottles & Apples (1932) illustrates Amrita Sher-Gil’s engagement with European Modernism and the influence of Cézanne. The vertical composition is dominated by two elongated green glass bottles—one vibrant and translucent, the other receding into shadow—juxtaposed against red and russet apples. The objects rest on a highly reflective surface, creating distorted mirror images that add depth to the foreground. Behind the still life, a window reveals a muted, impressionistic view of buildings in greys and browns. The work is characterized by confident, textured brushstrokes and a somber, atmospheric use of light.
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