Self Portait DrawingsAmrita Sher-Gil · 1924

  • Painting mediumDrawing
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementModernism
  • Creation date1924
  • Art periodModern
  • MuseumKiran Nadar Museum of Art

Amrita Sher-Gil (1913 – 1941)

Discover Amrita Sher-Gil (1913-1941), a pioneering Hungarian-Indian painter who bridged Eastern & Western art styles. Explore her evocative portraits and legacy as a modern Indian art icon.

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (New Delhi, India)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Self Portait Drawings
  • Artist: Amrita Sher-Gil
  • Year: 1924
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Kiran Nadar Museum of Art
  • Medium: Drawing
  • Medium type: WallArt
  • Corpus context: modernist identity exploration, european and indian styles
  • Color palette: Pastels

Quick Facts

  • Artist: Amrita Sher-Gil
  • Subject or theme: Two women in dresses
  • Title: Self Portrait Drawings
  • Year: 1924

Questions & Answers

What is the creation date of "Self Portait Drawings" by Amrita Sher-Gil?

"Self Portait Drawings" by Amrita Sher-Gil was created in 1924.

Is "Self Portait Drawings" by Amrita Sher-Gil a light or a dark artwork?

The recorded values for "Self Portait Drawings" by Amrita Sher-Gil are: brilliant brightness, luminous luminance.

Who created "Self Portait Drawings"?

"Self Portait Drawings" is attributed to Amrita Sher-Gil.

What does the 1924 date of "Self Portait Drawings" correspond to in Amrita Sher-Gil's career?

"Self Portait Drawings", created in 1924, belongs to the Early Period of Amrita Sher-Gil's career.

At what age did Amrita Sher-Gil make "Self Portait Drawings"?

When "Self Portait Drawings" was created in 1924, Amrita Sher-Gil - born in 1913 - was 11 years old.

How do contrast and harmony combine in "Self Portait Drawings"?

The color composition of "Self Portait Drawings" by Amrita Sher-Gil combines a gentle contrast with a unified palette harmony.

What subject and atmosphere does "Self Portait Drawings" by Amrita Sher-Gil combine?

"Self Portait Drawings" by Amrita Sher-Gil combines self portrait, women, drawing, black and white, portraiture, 1920s art with a nostalgic atmosphere.

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