Amrita Sher-Gil (1913–1941) contributed immensely to modern Indian art through the 1930s. What was her family background?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Half Hungarian and half Indian
Amrita Sher-Gil was half Hungarian and half Indian. She emerged as a unique female artist of modern Indian art.
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NCERT (2026-27): “Amrita Sher-Gil (1913–1941), half Hungarian and half Indian, emerges as a unique female artist, who contributed immensely to modern Indian art through the 1930s. Unlike others, she was trained in Paris and had a first-hand experience in European modern art trends, such as Impressionism and post–Impressionism. After deciding to make India her base, she worked to develop art with Indian themes and images.” |