The artwork, titled “The Punishment”, is a figurative painting by artist Salman Toor created in 2017. Executed in oil on panel, the piece measures 154.94 x 111.76 cm.
In the artwork, a young boy is depicted standing on a desk, his arms raised in the air in a posture that may suggest an act of defiance or a consequence of classroom discipline. He wears a blue blazer over a white shirt tucked into khaki shorts, with long socks and black shoes completing his attire. Around him, several classmates are seated in various states of distraction or amusement, contributing to an atmosphere of youthful disengagement. A female figure at the back, presumably a teacher, stands with a watchful gaze, creating a contrast in demeanor. The classroom setting is further emphasized by details such as scattered papers and textbooks, wooden desks, and a chalkboard or geographical map in the background. The painting vividly captures the dynamics and tensions of a school environment.
