Introduction

Between the late 18th century and early 19th century, the whole Kangra valley and adjacent Punjab plains, were home of a very sensitive and highly emotional band of artists who were responsible for the ushering in of the Kangra school of paintings. Krishna legends as subjects predominate in this school. Their chief feature is their expressive line, in which they may be regarded as a continuation of the Ajanta tradition. The faces of women in profile have noses almost in line with the forehand. Their eyes are long and narrow and the chins are sharp.