Question

Arrange in correct sequence of Gaganendranath Tagore's artwork, in context to execution year. A. Portrait sketches B. Puri landscapes C. Chaitanya series D. Caricatures Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. D, C, B, A
• B. B, C, D, A
• C. C, D, A, B
• D. A, B, C, D

Hint:

Remember the artistic phases of Gaganendranath Tagore: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Early Phase} &\rightarrow \text{Puri Landscapes}, \text{Religious Phase} &\rightarrow \text{Chaitanya Series}, \text{Satirical Phase} &\rightarrow \text{Caricatures}, \text{Later Phase} &\rightarrow \text{Portrait Sketches}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Puri $\rightarrow$ Chaitanya $\rightarrow$ Caricature $\rightarrow$ Portrait.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Gaganendranath Tagore (1867--1938) was one of the pioneers of modern Indian art. His artistic career passed through distinct phases:
• Puri Landscapes -- Early works inspired by visits to Puri.
• Chaitanya Series -- Religious and devotional paintings influenced by Vaishnavism.
• Caricatures -- Satirical drawings criticizing colonial society and contemporary life.
• Portrait Sketches -- Later works emphasizing expressive portraiture and sketches.

Step 1: Arrange the artworks chronologically. The correct order of execution is \[ \boxed{ \text{Puri Landscapes} \rightarrow \text{Chaitanya Series} \rightarrow \text{Caricatures} \rightarrow \text{Portrait Sketches} } \]

Step 2: Match with the given letters. \[ \begin{aligned} \text{Puri Landscapes} &\rightarrow B, \text{Chaitanya Series} &\rightarrow C, \text{Caricatures} &\rightarrow D, \text{Portrait Sketches} &\rightarrow A. \end{aligned} \] Thus, \[ \boxed{B,\ C,\ D,\ A} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(B)}} \]