Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Modern Indian Art

Question:

Observe the painting and answer the following questions based on it:

Where is the sculpture Standing Woman currently displayed?

Options:

Jehangir Art Gallery

Victoria Memorial

National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

Salar Jung Museum

Correct Answer:

National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3 - National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

Standing Woman is a bronze sculpture created by modern Indian sculptor Dhanraj Bhagat.

Standing Woman is a Bronze sculpture by Dhanraj Bhagat. It belongs to the modern period and is currently displayed at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi. This elongated and slim figure of a woman 1s simplified. Her body is standing in a relaxed typical tribhanga posture of Indian woman. The hidden music and rhythmic hallmark of all good Indian Sculpture are visible in this standing woman. Cast in Bronze the figure retains a beautiful textured surface which provides an overall softness to the form, the upper half of the body is very short than lower half, even the figure looks balanced and beautiful.