Who stayed in India for 23 years (1802 - 25) painting portraits, landscapes and scenes of everyday life of common people?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) George Chinnery.
· George Chinnery was a British painter who lived in India from 1802 to 1825.
· He is known for his portraits, landscapes, and depictions of everyday life in India during his stay.
· Chinnery captured various aspects of Indian society, including scenes of common people, street vendors, and traditional activities.
· His work provides a valuable visual record of early 19th-century India and contributes significantly to the understanding of the period’s cultural and social dynamics.
Information Booster:
· Walter Statesman: There is no significant historical record of Walter Statesman as an artist in India during this period.
· William Hodges: William Hodges was a British painter who traveled to India in the late 18th century (1772-1777) and is known for his landscape paintings. However, he did not stay in India during the period 1802-1825.
· Walter Sherwill: Walter Sherwill was a British surveyor and artist who worked in India, known for his topographical drawings and sketches, but his active period in India was later than the early 19th century.