Somnath Hore made the etching Children in 1958. Which description of this print is NOT correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Its figures are placed against a detailed background with perspective.
Option (1) It is a close knit composition of five standing figures. — A feature of Children. The print groups five standing figures closely together.
Option (2) The bone structure beneath the skin shows the effect of malnutrition. — A feature of Children. The bones under the skin show how starved the people were.
Option (3) Its figures are placed against a detailed background with perspective. — Not a feature of Children. The figures have no background, perspective or surrounding situation. They seem to talk to themselves.
Option (4) Its strong lines etch each rib and cheekbone like deep gashing wounds. — A feature of Children. Straight, strong lines mark each rib and cheekbone like deep wounds.
NCERT (2026-27): “Children …This is a close knit composition with five standing figures, having no background, perspective or surrounding situation as the figures are talking to themselves. The figures are linear, each with a skeletal torso of a huge malaria spleen and ribcage for the thorax. Supporting a huge skull, with a small face, the whole body is seen resting on two stick-like legs. Strong definitional lines of straight linear gestures, which etched each rib of the thorax and each cheekbone, appears as deep gashing wounds. The bone structure just beneath the skin renders the effect of malnutrition on the people.…”
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