The Cry
Painting
Contemporary Art
1980
Modern
29.0 x 41.0 cm
Kerala Museum
Questions & Answers
In what period was "The Cry" by Naina Dalal made?
"The Cry" by Naina Dalal dates from the Modern period. The period gives the historical context of the work.
How does the subject of "The Cry" relate to Naina Dalal's usual themes?
"The Cry" depicts woman, crown, headpiece, clock, wall, black and white, while Naina Dalal's recorded themes are k.g. subramanyan influence, women's societal relationship, indian cultural themes, portraiture of women, printmaking techniques. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.
What orientation does "The Cry" by Naina Dalal have?
"The Cry" by Naina Dalal is a landscape composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.
Naina Dalal (1935 –)
A leading figure in Indian modernism, Naina Dalal uses painting and printmaking to explore the complexities of womanhood in works like The Bench and the slippers, inviting you to discover her profound emotional depth.
Kerala Museum (Kochi, India)
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About this artwork
- Title: The Cry
- Artist: Naina Dalal
- Year: 1980
- Original dimensions: 29.0 x 41.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Kerala Museum
- Medium: Painting
- Period: Modern
- Corpus context: portraiture of women , women's societal relationship
Quick Facts
- Artistic style: Portraiture, monochrome
- Year: 1980
- Dimensions: 29 x 41 cm
- Notable elements or techniques: Black and white, expressive composition