Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Cultural Change

Question:

Who received first paid commission to paint portrait of Krishna Menon's Family?

Options:

Ravi Varma

Bankimchandra

Chandu Menon

R. Tagore

Correct Answer:

Ravi Varma

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Ravi Varma

In 1870 Ravi Varma received his first paid commission to paint the portrait of Kizhakke Palat Krishna Menon’s family. This is a transitional work which blends elements of a flatter, two-dimensional style popular within earlier watercolours with the newer techniques of perspective and illusionism, made possible by the use of a medium like oil.