With reference to the painting Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Hawking, consider the following statements: 1. The painting is in the collection of the National Museum, New Delhi. 2. The limbs and tail of the horse are painted in brilliant red. 3. The background features a dense landscape typical of the Bijapur style. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The correct option is 2 only Explanation This question pertains to the characteristics of a specific Deccan painting, "Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Hawking," and its stylistic elements within the broader context of Bijapur painting. Statement-wise Analysis 1. Incorrect: The painting "Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Hawking" is not in the collection of the National Museum, New Delhi. It is housed in the British Museum, London. 2. Correct: In the painting "Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Hawking," the limbs and tail of the horse are indeed painted in brilliant red, which is a distinctive feature of this artwork. 3. Incorrect: The background of the painting does not feature a dense landscape typical of the Bijapur style. Instead, it depicts a sparse, open landscape with a low horizon, which is characteristic of the Bijapur school, emphasizing the figure rather than a dense natural setting. Key Takeaway Specific details regarding the location, color palette, and background elements are crucial for identifying and understanding Deccan paintings like "Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Hawking."

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NCERT Class 12 Art & Culture — Chapter 4: The Deccani Schools of Painting

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With reference to the painting Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Hawking, consider the following statements:

The painting is in the collection of the National Museum, New Delhi.
The limbs and tail of the horse are painted in brilliant red.
The background features a dense landscape typical of the Bijapur style.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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From NCERT An Introduction to Indian Art - Part II · Page 8

Options

A2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 2 only
DNone of the above

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Solution

The correct option is 2 only

Explanation

This question pertains to the characteristics of a specific Deccan painting, "Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Hawking," and its stylistic elements within the broader context of Bijapur painting.

Statement-wise Analysis

Incorrect: The painting "Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Hawking" is not in the collection of the National Museum, New Delhi. It is housed in the British Museum, London.
Correct: In the painting "Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Hawking," the limbs and tail of the horse are indeed painted in brilliant red, which is a distinctive feature of this artwork.
Incorrect: The background of the painting does not feature a dense landscape typical of the Bijapur style. Instead, it depicts a sparse, open landscape with a low horizon, which is characteristic of the Bijapur school, emphasizing the figure rather than a dense natural setting.

Key Takeaway

Specific details regarding the location, color palette, and background elements are crucial for identifying and understanding Deccan paintings like "Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Hawking."

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