The artwork titled “Woman on Charpai” was created by the artist Amrita Sher-Gil in the year 1940. This piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and is categorized under the genre painting.
The artwork depicts a scene of daily life, where a woman lies on a charpai (a traditional woven bed from the Indian subcontinent), draped in a strikingly vivid red attire. Another figure, presumed to be another woman, sits beside the charpai, engaged in an activity that appears contemplative or nurturing in nature. The backdrop is muted, focusing attention on the central figures. The use of bold colors and simplified forms is characteristic of Post-Impressionism, reflecting Sher-Gil’s unique style and her penchant for capturing the essence of Indian life. The setting is intimate and evocative, bearing a sense of quietude and introspection.
