The painting ‘Vipralabdha Nayika’ is a work of which artist of Garhwal School of Painting ?

Har Das
Mola Ram
Mangat Ram
Jwala Ram

The correct answer is (a) Har Das.

Har Das was a Garhwali painter who lived in the 18th century. He is considered to be one of the most important artists of the Garhwal School of Painting. His work is characterized by its use of bright colors, intricate designs, and religious themes.

The painting ‘Vipralabdha Nayika’ is a work of Har Das. It depicts a woman who has been abandoned by her lover. The woman is shown sitting in a desolate landscape, her head in her hands. The painting is a powerful expression of the pain of love and loss.

Mola Ram was another important artist of the Garhwal School of Painting. He lived in the 19th century and is known for his paintings of Hindu deities. Mangat Ram and Jwala Ram were also Garhwali painters, but they are not as well-known as Har Das or Mola Ram.

The Garhwal School of Painting is a style of Indian painting that developed in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand in the 17th century. The style is characterized by its use of bright colors, intricate designs, and religious themes. The Garhwal School of Painting was influenced by the Pahari School of Painting, which developed in the neighboring Kangra region.