The Extinguished FlameAbdur Rahman ChughtaiNone

  • Painting mediumAcrylic On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementIslamic Art Nouveau
  • Dimensions41.0 x 61.0 cm
  • MuseumFukuoka Asian Art Museum

Abdur Rahman Chughtai (1894 – 1975)

Explore the unique art of Abdur Rahman Chughtai (1894-1975), Pakistan's national artist, known for his distinctive style blending Mughal, miniature painting, and Art Nouveau influences. Discover his captivating depictions of Islamic history, folklore

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (Fukuoka, Japan)

The museum champions emerging artists and utilizes diverse mediums like paintings, sculptures, installations, and video art.

Abdur Rehman Chughtai is a representative Pakistani painter who worked in Lahore around the time the city was still in the territory of British India. He established his original style by fusing different ways of expression including the tradition of Bengali School led by Abanindranath Tagore, Indian miniature painting, modern Japanese painting and Art Nouveau. Using fluid colours and elegant lines which are the characteristics of the

About this artwork

  • Title: The Extinguished Flame
  • Artist: Abdur Rahman Chughtai
  • Original dimensions: 41.0 x 61.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
  • Corpus context: islamic symbolism, decorative art
  • Color palette: Dark
  • Purpose: Accent
  • Keywords: art nouveau influence, decorative arts, lahore art scene

Questions & Answers

Who is the author of "The Extinguished Flame", and in which movement?

"The Extinguished Flame" was created by Abdur Rahman Chughtai in the Islamic Art Nouveau style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

What stage of Abdur Rahman Chughtai's development does "The Extinguished Flame" represent?

"The Extinguished Flame" represents the Mature Period of Abdur Rahman Chughtai.

Who is the artist behind "The Extinguished Flame"?

The artist behind "The Extinguished Flame" is Abdur Rahman Chughtai. The work is catalogued under Abdur Rahman Chughtai's name.

At what size is "The Extinguished Flame" suggested for a living room?

For a living room, the recommended print size of "The Extinguished Flame" by Abdur Rahman Chughtai is large.

What kind of piece is "The Extinguished Flame"?

"The Extinguished Flame" by Abdur Rahman Chughtai is classified as wall art. The category describes the kind of artwork the original is.

Which artistic current is "The Extinguished Flame" by Abdur Rahman Chughtai part of?

"The Extinguished Flame" by Abdur Rahman Chughtai belongs to the Islamic Art Nouveau movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

What technique and size is the original "The Extinguished Flame" by Abdur Rahman Chughtai?

"The Extinguished Flame" was made in acrylic on canvas and measures 41 x 61 cm in its original form.

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