art_culture hard MCQ

Company School paintings were primarily created for which patron group during British rule?

  1. British East India Company officials
  2. Indian royalty
  3. Temple priests
  4. Foreign tourists

Answer: British East India Company officials

Company School art (late 18th-19th century) was produced by Indian artists for British patrons. Subjects included flora, fauna, monuments, and local customs, blending Indian techniques with European realism and watercolor.

Topic Painting - Company School
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC