Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the early Marwar school of painting?

• A. It was heavily influenced by Mughal realism and refined brushwork.
• B. Its earliest example is a Ragamala series from 1623 AD created by Virji at Pali, reflecting a bold, folk style.
• C. It focused exclusively on religious manuscripts from Persia.
• D. It originated in the 18th century in the city of Jaipur.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Its earliest example is a Ragamala series from 1623 AD created by Virji at Pali, reflecting a bold, folk style.

Marwar School of Paintings The earliest known example of Marwar painting is a Ragamala series created in 1623 AD at Pali by an artist named Virji. These miniatures are rendered in a bold, primitive folk style, entirely untouched by Mughal influence. From the 17th to the 19th centuries, numerous miniature paintings—including portraits, court scenes, Ragamala and Baramasa series—were produced across various artistic centers in Marwar, such as Pali, Jodhpur, and Nagaur.