Portrait of a Mohammedan Woman 2003

"Portrait of a Mohammedan Woman" is a 2003 photographic work by Indian artist Pushpamala N. The work, executed in a darkroom style, showcases a woman veiled in a burqa, standing in a dimly lit room. The subject's face is hidden, leaving only the figure's silhouette and the delicate fabric folds of the burqa visible. The image explores themes of identity, representation, and the construction of female subjectivity within a cultural context. Pushpamala N's art often engages with social and political issues, using photography and performance to challenge stereotypical representations of women and diverse communities in India.