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Watercolor on paper Pakistan, 20th Century Abdur Rahman Chughtai (1897-1975) 'Innocent Face', a maiden holding a small blossom and contemplating her beloved Signed and inscribed in red ink Urdu at lower left Size: 43 x 43 cm (17 to 17 inches) Condition: very good Provenance: the collection of Arif Rahman Chughtai, the son of the artist The work is in good condition with usual, slight signs of wear. The measurement is 17 x 17 inches (43 x 43 cm) Abdur Rahman Chughtai (1897-1975) Abdur Rahman Chughtai (1897-1975) was born in Lahore, Pakistan and is considered the first significant modern Muslim artist from South Asia. He created his own unique, distinctive painting style influenced by Mughal art, miniature painting, Art Nouveau and Islamic art traditions. He was given the title of Khan Bahadur in 1934, awarded Pakistan's Hilal-i-Imtiaz in 1960, and the Presidential Medal for Pride of Performance in 1968. His works, in watercolor and printmaking, reflect a great clarity and metaphoric depth of subject. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.