What are "pichhwais" in the Nathdwara school of painting? |
Large backdrops painted on cloth Religious scriptures Traditional garments Paintings with a bright background |
Large backdrops painted on cloth |
The correct answer is option 1 - Large backdrops painted on cloth Large backdrops called pichhwais were painted on cloth for the deity Shrinathji in Nathdwara (Udaipur, Rajasthan). Nathdwara, a town close to Udaipur and a prominent Vaishnava centre, also emerged as a school of painting in the late seventeenth century. Large backdrops called pichhwais were painted on cloth for the deity, Shrinathji, for several festive occasions. |