The painting Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II hawking shows extraordinary energy. Which of the following is the odd one out among the features of this painting?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Chinese clouds and plants with large leaves
Option (1) Brilliant red on the limbs and tail of the horse — A feature of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II hawking. The red on the horse and the sultan’s garment gives a lasting visual experience.
Option (2) A galloping horse that activates the panoramic landscape — A feature of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II hawking. The horse generates energy that activates the whole landscape.
Option (3) A white hawk brought to the centrestage — A feature of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II hawking. The narrative brings the white hawk to the centrestage.
Option (4) Chinese clouds and plants with large leaves — Not a feature of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II hawking. These belong to Composite Horse, where they enhance its surreal element.
NCERT (2026-27): “Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II hawking This is a painting of extraordinary energy and sensibility. The brilliant red on the limbs and tail of the horse, and the flowing garment of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II render a visual experience, which remains with one. …The galloping horse generates energy, which visually activates the entire panoramic landscape.”
“Composite Horse …Flying cranes and lions, Chinese clouds and plants with large leaves enhance the surreal element of this painting from Golconda, which is of early seventeenth century.” |
