Nainsukh is one of the best-known painters of the Pahari schools. Which of the following is the odd one out, as it is not a feature of Nainsukh’s work?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Terracotta red colours in the background
Option (1) Individual portraiture — A feature of Nainsukh’s work. His genius was for individual portraiture, which became a salient feature of the later Pahari style.
Option (2) Delicate pastel shades — A feature of Nainsukh’s work. His palette had delicate pastel shades.
Option (3) Daring expanses of white or grey — A feature of Nainsukh’s work. His palette set those shades beside daring expanses of white or grey.
Option (4) Terracotta red colours in the background — Not a feature of Nainsukh’s work. Lavish use of grey and terracotta red in the background marks the Kullu style.
NCERT (2026-27): “Guler School …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.” “Kangra School …Kullu emerged with a distinctive style, where figures had a prominent chin and wide open eyes, and lavish use of grey and terracotta red colours in the background was made.…” |