Question

Empathy and Sorrow are dominant emotions in the painting “Journey’s End”. Who is the artist of this painting?

• A. Nandalal Bose
• B. Raja Ravi Verma
• C. D.P. Roy Chowdhary
• D. Abanindranath Tagore

Hint:

"Journey’s End" shows a dying camel — a metaphor of sorrow — painted by Abanindranath Tagore using wash technique.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The painting “Journey’s End” is one of the most iconic works by Abanindranath Tagore, a key figure of the Bengal School of Art. In this painting, a camel — symbolic of endurance and suffering — is shown collapsing in the desert after a long journey, evoking strong feelings of empathy, exhaustion, and sorrow. Key features of the painting:

Soft, muted colour tones using traditional Indian wash technique.
Emotional depth symbolizing India’s colonial condition — the camel reflects the suffering Indian soul.
Use of symbolism rather than realism.
Explanation of Incorrect Options:

(A) Nandalal Bose – Famous for his paintings on Indian rural life and mythology, not for "Journey’s End".
(B) Raja Ravi Verma – Known for realistic oil paintings based on Indian mythology.
(C) D.P. Roy Chowdhary – Known more for sculptures and nationalist themes.