World Famous Paintings Created By Indian Female Artists

Indian female artists have achieved fame worldwide despite historical limitations. Here's a peek into some incredible art that deserves recognition. [Image: Self-Portrait by Amrita Sher-Gill]

Amrita Sher-Gill (1913-1941)

The Hungarian-Indian painter was renowned as an 'avant-grande female artist of the early 20th century' who challenged femininity notions in Indian art.

A View To Infinity (1960)

A View To Infinity by Nasreen Mohamedi is a famous painting by the artist showcasing the retrospective part of women in love.

Nasreen Mohamedi (1937-1990)

'A View To Infinity' was made by Mohammedi. She broke the mainstream art practices and chose a less explored trajectory of the 'non-representational.'

Kantha (1980)

Storytelling popularly known as Kantha in Sanskrit has been a widely practised form of art since the early age in Indian society.

Meera Mukherjee (1923-1988)

Kantha was made by Meera Mukherjee. Her abstract paintings are known for their vibrant colours, geometric shapes, and dynamic compositions.

The Duck In The Room (1985)

The Duck In The Room by Arpita Singh is a contemporary art representing the state of a woman and her life.

Arpita Singh

Born in 1937, Arpita Singh is known for her haunting and dreamlike paintings that explore themes of memory, loss, and the human condition.

Two Fisherwomen (1966)

Two Fisherwomen by B. Prabha is a unique oil painting representing rural women of coastal regions of Maharashtra.

B.Prabha (1933-2001)

B. Prabha, an important figure in Indian modernism, is known for her paintings which explored social and political issues, often using distorted figures and fragmented compositions.