Lot 179: An Islamic Architectural Composition Of A Shrine Complex...
An Islamic Architectural Composition Of A Shrine Complex With Calligraphic Border, Ink And Watercolour On Paper, 19th-20th Century.
A finely rendered Islamic architectural scene depicting a stepped shrine or gateway structure set within a walled enclosure, approached by a central staircase leading to a pointed arched entrance. The building is shown in warm brick tones, accompanied by smaller domed and arched elements, with minimal landscape details including trees and ground motifs. A line of Urdu script appears across the upper section, while the entire composition is enclosed within a bold border of Arabic calligraphy in black ink. The contrast between the central pictorial scene and the dense calligraphic framing creates a structured and visually balanced layout. Executed in ink and watercolour on paper.
Approximately 80 x 64.5cm
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