Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Rajasthani Schools of Painting

Question:

Which artist is credited with creating the painting of the princess playing Polo (Chaugan)?

Options:

Dana

Man Singh

Sahibdin

Nihal Chand

Correct Answer:

Dana

Explanation:

Answer:  Dana
The painting, depicting a princess playing Polo, is by the artist Dana.

The painting, depicts a princess playing Polo (Chaugan) with companions, by artist Dana represents Jodhpur painting of Man Singh’s reign. It may or may not be from the main court as it betrays stylistic influence of many schools, such as Mughal in the way women are depicted, Deccani in the way horses are depicted, Bundi and Kishangarh in the depiction of facial features, and the flat green background is suggestive of the indigenous preference for flat surfaces. The painting is inscribed with a line on the upper portion that is translated as, “beautiful maidens on horsebacks, playing”. The painting was made in 1810 and is in the collection of National Museum, New Delhi.