Which of the following statements about Tiller of the Soil, one of Nandalal Bose’s Haripura panels, is NOT correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Bose used the wash technique with a calligraphic line.
Option (1) Bose made pen-and-ink brush studies of local villagers. — A feature of Tiller of the Soil. He made these studies to capture the essence of village life.
Option (2) The background of the poster has an arch. — A feature of Tiller of the Soil. The arch stands in the background of the poster.
Option (3) The formal design and bold colours reflect Bose’s inspiration from Ajanta wall paintings. — A feature of Tiller of the Soil. The panel’s design and colour scheme draw on Ajanta wall paintings and sculptures.
Option (4) Bose used the wash technique with a calligraphic line. — Not a feature of Tiller of the Soil. Bose used thick tempera in a bold cursory style, with broad brushwork. The wash technique with a calligraphic line belongs to Abdul Rehman Chughtai.
NCERT (2026-27): “Tiller of the Soil …To capture the essence of village life in his Haripura panels, Bose made pen-and-ink brush studies of local villagers. He used thick tempera in a bold cursory style and broad brushwork. This technique and style was reminiscent of the folk art practice of patuas or scroll painters. …The background of the poster has an arch. The strong senses of formal design, bold colour scheme, and their blend of nature and convention in this panel reflect Bose’s inspiration from Ajanta wall paintings and sculptures.” “Radhika …Chughtai experimented with wash technique and infused a distinct character of calligraphic line, typical in Mughal manuscripts and old Persian paintings.”
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