Question

Which of the following printmaker who created etchings, lino-cuts and lithographs to raise awareness about the deplorable condition of the poor during the Bengal famine is?

• A. Somnath Hore
• B. Amrita Sher-Gil
• C. Chittoprasad
• D. K.C.S. Panicker

Hint:

For art of the Bengal Famine, remember two names: Chittoprasad as the powerful on-the-spot documentarian, and Somnath Hore as the artist who translated the suffering into a profound, life-long theme.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Analyze the question's focus. The question asks for a printmaker who specifically documented the suffering of the poor during the Bengal Famine of 1943.
Step 2: Evaluate the artists. Both Somnath Hore and Chittoprasad created powerful works about the famine. However, Chittoprasad Bhattacharya acted as a visual reporter during the famine, creating stark and immediate lino-cuts and drawings that were so powerful the British authorities suppressed them. Somnath Hore was also deeply affected and his experiences shaped his later work, most notably his "Wounds" series.
Step 3: Conclude based on historical context. For direct, contemporary documentation and awareness-raising *during* the famine through printmaking, Chittoprasad is the most accurate answer.