Nainsukh left Guler and found his greatest patron in Balwant Singh of Jasrota. What is said to be the distinctive feature of Nainsukh’s palette?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Delicate pastel shades with daring expanses of white or grey
Option (1) Vibrant colours of Basohli — Incorrect. Nurpur artists retained the vibrant colours of Basohli with the dainty figure types of Kangra. This is not Nainsukh’s palette.
Option (2) Lavish use of grey and terracotta red — Incorrect. Lavish use of grey and terracotta red in the background marks the Kullu style.
Option (3) Delicate pastel shades with daring expanses of white or grey — Correct. Nainsukh’s palette comprised delicate pastel shades with daring expanses of white or grey.
Option (4) Brilliance of colour with minute decorative details — Incorrect. Delicacy of line, brilliance of colour and minuteness of decorative details are features of the Kangra style.
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NCERT (2026-27): “Guler School …Nainsukh’s celebrated pictures of Balwant Singh are unique in the kind of visual record they offer of the patron’s life. …The artist gratified his patron’s obsession by painting him on every possible occasion. Nainsukh’s genius was for individual portraiture that became a salient feature of the later Pahari style. His palette comprised delicate pastel shades with daring expanses of white or grey.” |