The Bikaner School is known for the portraits and works of its master artists. Consider the following statements:
(A) The custom of having portraits of artists is unique to the Bikaner School.
(B) Most portraits of Bikaner artists are inscribed with information regarding their patrons.
(C) Ibrahim’s works have a misty dreamlike quality.
(D) Ibrahim’s name occurs on different sets of Baramasa, Ragamala and Rasikapriya.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (C) and (D) only
A. The custom of having portraits of artists is unique to the Bikaner School. — Correct. Portraits of artists are a custom found only in the Bikaner School.
B. Most portraits of Bikaner artists are inscribed with information regarding their patrons. — Incorrect. Most of these portraits carry information on the artists’ ancestry, not their patrons.
C. Ibrahim’s works have a misty dreamlike quality. — Correct. Ibrahim’s works have a misty dreamlike quality, with dainty figures.
D. Ibrahim’s name occurs on different sets of Baramasa, Ragamala and Rasikapriya. — Correct. His studio seems to have been the most prolific, as his name is found on all these sets.
NCERT (2026-27): “Bikaner School of Painting …The custom of having portraits of artists is unique to the Bikaner School and most of them are inscribed with information regarding their ancestry. They are referred to as Ustas or Ustad. Ruknuddin painted exquisite works in soft colour tones. Ibrahim’s works have a misty dreamlike quality. His figures are dainty with heavily modeled faces. His studio appears to be most prolific as his name occurs on different sets of Baramasa, Ragamala and Rasikapriya.” |