Question

Consider the following statements

1. Raja Ravi Varma, the king of Travancore was the founder of the school of modern painting
2. His main themes involved Hindu deities in their full grandeur
3. Water colours of the company school was adopted and Indianised by him

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 and 3
• B. 2 only
• C. 2 and 3
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

Raja Ravi Varma belonged to the state of Kerala but was not the King of Travancore. Paintings included those of Hindu gods and goddesses in scenes adapted mainly from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana and the Puranas.
He was dubbed as the Raphael of the East because of his brilliant brush strokes and almost lifelike paintings.