Musicians

Musicians

Jaipur School,  18th century AD.

     Like Bundi, the Jaipur School also went through different phases. It too was initially influenced by the Mewar School. But later it was influenced by the Mughal School as is apparent in this drawing. The uniqueness of Jaipur School is its controlled line quality. It is neither as flowing as Kishangarh' line, nor as melodious as Bundi School' lines. It is an uninterrupted,  controlled line which defines the figures. The Jaipur miniatures neither have the lyricism of Bundi, nor the robustness of Kota School. Jaipur School has a sense of coldness and precision.  Its development is yet to be studied fully.
        The Jaipur miniatures can be identified by the large almond eyes. Unlike the eyes of Bani Thani, which curve upwards,  the eyes in Jaipur miniatures are large, but straight.  The women generally have a small but tight bun as their hairstyle. The themes range from portraits of Maharajas to Baramasa ( paintings about the twelve months) to stories about the gods and goddesses.  Jaipur School is not as well known as other Schools of Rajput miniatures.