Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Modern Indian Art

Question:

Which artist made a lasting impression of Bengal Famine in his works?

Options:

Biren De

Bhupen Khakhar

Somnath Hore

Gaganendranath Tagore

Correct Answer:

Somnath Hore

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- Somnath Hore


Children is a graphic print on paper done with monochromatic etching with aquatint made by Somnath Hore
(1921–2006) in 1958. The experience of the Bengal Famine of 1943, left a lasting impression on him. His early sketches and drawings were spot and life drawings of hapless victims of the famine, suffering and dying peasants, sick and infirm destitute, and portraits of men, women, children and animals.