Mewar School

The Mewar School, centered in Udaipur, represents one of the most prolific and long-lasting traditions of Rajput painting. The rulers of Mewar, who never submitted to Mughal authority, fostered an indigenous style that remained distinctly Rajput while selectively absorbing external influences.

The school is renowned for its panoramic compositions depicting the magnificent palaces, lakes, and landscapes of Udaipur. Artists captured the grandeur of royal ceremonies, religious festivals, and hunting expeditions with bold colors and meticulous detail.

From the 17th century Ragamala paintings to the elaborate court scenes of the 18th and 19th centuries, Mewar painting evolved while maintaining its distinctive character of vivid colors and strong linear quality.