Is It a Call For MeJanagarh Singh ShyamNone

22.0 x 24.0 cm
Academy of Fine Arts and Literature

A lovely creature, the little dog turns back to ascertain if the call made from behind is for it. Legs’ forward thrust, subdued back and raised neck correspond exactly to its mental state. For underlining the role of eye the artist has magnified it using around it a dual blue ring, and to portray the agitation in the mind, a texture of red laced beads. Commissioned by Arpana Caur, an eminent Indian artist, she requested the Gond artist Janagarh to leave the rest of the figure free of details which makes this look very contemporary. Janagarh was the father of a whole school of painting, the pioneer whose tragic suicide in Japan due to exploitation by a middleman reflects the vulnerability of these artists in front of market forces. The current Gond artists including his relatives are ardent followers of his unique style and his legacy.

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About this artwork

Title: Is It a Call For Me
Artist: Janagarh Singh Shyam
Original dimensions: 22.0 x 24.0 cm
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Academy of Fine Arts and Literature
Main color: Putty
Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

Who created "Is It a Call For Me"?

"Is It a Call For Me" was created by Janagarh Singh Shyam. The information on this page describes Janagarh Singh Shyam's original work.

What are the format and size of "Is It a Call For Me"?

The format of "Is It a Call For Me" is landscape, and the original measures 22 x 24 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.

What size is "Is It a Call For Me" by Janagarh Singh Shyam in real life?

The original "Is It a Call For Me" by Janagarh Singh Shyam measures 22 x 24 cm.

Which museum holds the original "Is It a Call For Me"?

"Is It a Call For Me" by Janagarh Singh Shyam is on display at the Academy of Fine Arts and Literature, New Delhi, India. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

Did "Is It a Call For Me" stay in its artist's homeland?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The artist's birth country is India, and the museum holding the original is in India.

Toward which tone does "Is It a Call For Me" lean?

"Is It a Call For Me" leans toward an ochre to sepia tone.

Are the colors of "Is It a Call For Me" by Janagarh Singh Shyam saturated or muted?

The colors of "Is It a Call For Me" by Janagarh Singh Shyam have a muted saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.