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 1931 Untitled (Self-Portrait) captures her early Parisian confidence and artistic maturity, blending sensuality with introspection. Painted at age 18, this work features Sher-Gil in a low-cut white blouse, adorned with red accents and set against a vivid red background. Her direct gaze, bold lips, and stylized features evoke Modigliani and Van Gogh, reflecting her academic training and bohemian lifestyle. The portrait reveals her evolving identity—both as artist and woman—during formative years in Paris. The painting’s theatricality and emotional intensity foreshadow her later role in shaping modern Indian art.
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 1931 Untitled (Self-Portrait) captures her early Parisian confidence and artistic maturity, blending sensuality with introspection. Painted at age 18, this work features Sher-Gil in a low-cut white blouse, adorned with red accents and set against a vivid red background. Her direct gaze, bold lips, and stylized features evoke Modigliani and Van Gogh, reflecting her academic training and bohemian lifestyle. The portrait reveals her evolving identity—both as artist and woman—during formative years in Paris. The painting’s theatricality and emotional intensity foreshadow her later role in shaping modern Indian art.
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