Hariman Tota is a beautiful visual reference_x000D_ by M. A. R. Chughtai to traditional Indian idea of the parrot as a messenger_x000D_ between lovers. This painting is inspired by the miniature style in its use of_x000D_ stylized rendering of banana plants and architectural elements in the_x000D_ background. The dainty little bird is perched on the shoulder of the Nayika,_x000D_ who is busy at her toilet. The scene is steeped in an exquisite romanticism. In this painting, Wash and tempera on paper is used. It is exhibited in National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi. The inscription mentions, No Sign, No date
- Identifier
- ngma-00055-
- Material
- Wash, Tempera, Paper
- Note
- Mohammed Abdur Rahman Chugtai was born in Lahore, Punjab in undivided India. He belonged to a family of traditional Persian artists and architects who worked in the Mughal court. Chughtai learnt Islamic ornamentation from a local artisan, Baba Mir Baksh. In 1911, he joined the Mayo School of Art in Lahore. Chughtai visited Kolkata in 1916 and was deeply inspired by the work of Abanindranath Tagore. Chughtai's work shows the delicacy of miniatures and lyricism of the Bengal school. He drew his images from the mythological, historical and literary sources. His paintings portrayed both Hindu and Islamic themes. Chugtai's paintings used the bright colours of the miniatures and his flowing sinuous lines reflect the influence of Bengal School. Following Partition in 1947, Chugtai continued to remain and became Pakistan's national artist.
- Pages
- 44.5 X 57.2 cm
- Published in
- India
- Type
- Painting
