Calligraphic Birds Lot n° 19

Arabic calligraphy is the artistic practice of handwriting and calligraphy based on the Arabic alphabet. In this painting Kailash Raj beautifully etches the exotic and foreign language into known shapes that not only have a long-lasting effect on the mind but even the soul. The diacritics work their way out to define the dialect as they twitch to spell 'Bismillah' which means 'in the name of God' in English. The dip pen leaves a thick black mark which turns to exhibit to birds one of whom seems to be a chubby pigeon whilst the other is a California thrasher with a curved beak and a long tail.The canvas is aesthetically decorated with fine quill work and is elegantly complimented with vibrant and intricate floral designs that ornament both the lower sides of the painting in form of soaring birds. The top middle part is imprinted with this gorgeous hued motif depicting a lovely flowery chandelier.This painting acts as a the revivor of the Islamic teachings and lures spectators to itself with its bewitching charm and alluring beauty. It amazingly turns out to be your perfect wall ornament if you love chromatic neutral tints and the flawless artistry. Specifications: Water Color Painting On Paper Artist: Kailash Raj 9.2 inch x 6.2 inch Mughal Painting The Mughal school of painting runs parallel to the Mughal dynasty. It came into prominence in the sixteenth century, during the reign of king Akbar. It reached its zenith under the patronage of Akbar’s grandson – king Jahangir. The reign of the latter’s successor king Shah Jahan saw its decline and finally under the unsympathetic Aurangzeb it breathed its last. Indeed, as a school of art, the duration of Mughal painting was a limited one, extending only over approximately two and a half centuries. Actually, it has often been referred to as not exactly a school, but rather an exceptionally brilliant phase in Indian art. The roots of