Sher-Gil's feminist art was ahead of its time. She broke new ground for women in the art world, and her legacy has inspired several generations of women artists after her.

A pioneering feminist artist of the 20th century, Amrita Sher-Gil was known for her bold and innovative paintings that challenged traditional notions of femininity and representation. Born in Hungary to a Punjabi father and a Hungarian mother, Sher-Gil spent much of her early childhood in Hungary, India, as well as France, where she also eventually moved further for formal art training.

Sher-Gil’s art is characterised by its striking use of colour and form and powerful feminist themes. In her paintings, she often depicted women boldly and assertively, challenging the traditional, passive representations of women prevalent in art at the time. Bringing a new perspective to the female form, she redefined the portrayal of women in art, which before her arrival had been about mythical perfection.