Chuikov’s interesting Indian series is an organic continuation of his Kyrgyz theme. It conveys

Chuikov’s interesting Indian series is an organic continuation of his Kyrgyz theme. It conveys, with impressive honesty, the life of simple people, creating a picture of the character of a people. Through Chuikov’s paintings we visually grasp qualities of our world, and the human need for happiness, and for a harmonious existence, light, and joy (artinrussia.org). 

Indian GirlandCalcutta Student (1955-56). From the book Indian Images (1956) by Semyon Chuikov (Семён Чуйков). 

Like the contrast of sari and blouse and the jhumkas of pic 1.