To which style of painting does Ghulam Ali Khan’s Group of Courtesans belong?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Company Painting
Ghulam Ali Khan’s Group of Courtesans is a Company Painting. This style grew when local artists mixed their traditional way of painting with European close observation for English patrons.
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NCERT (2026-27):
“Ghulam Ali Khan, Group of Courtesans, Company Painting, 1800–1825. San Diego Museum of Art, California, USA” |
