Paintings highlight Mughal architecture

LAHORE: The Mughal era was brought back to life by artist Abdul Wahab’s paintings put on display at the Minhas Art Gallery of the Government College University (GCU) on Wednesday.

The exhibition “Lost and Found”, also housed 18 paintings of rural landscapes by artist Nazir Ahmed. Eminent Architect Nayyar Ali Dada inaugurated the exhibition. Nine paintings of Abdul Wahab were displayed, including Taj Mahal, Masjid Wazir Khan, Hiran Minar, Sheesh Mahal and Lahore Fort. The paintings showed images of architectural heritage rendered in dark colours superimposed with other images through miniature technique.

Government College University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Hassan Amir Shah said Abdul Wahab had not only highlighted the beauty of Mughal architecture but also presented the life around these buildings through miniatures. “His paintings have a strong potential to give people knowledge about cultural heritage,” he added.

Prof Hassan said Nazir Ahmed's paintings were a strong reminder of William Wordsworth's love for nature. “These miniatures images vividly stand out against dark background providing a touch of three-dimensionality,” said eminent painter Dr Aijaz Anwar. Nazir said, “I was fascinated by nature because it was created by Almighty Allah”.