Chughtai's Paintings

by Abdur Rahman Chughtai

foreword by James H. Cousins

introduction by Razia Siraj-Ud-Din

Second edition.  Lahore, Pakistan:  Print Printo Press, 1970  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Red covers/wraps have gilt text and ornament.   
• Boards show some smudges, aging, bumps, darkening at edges, edgewear.  Corners are bumped. 
• Spine, with no text, is darkened, with scuffing and chipped, frayed ends.  See photos. 
• Binding is secure. 
• Custom end papers/ pastedowns have silver borders and medallions.  Feps show some smudges, staining, rippling, binder's label.  See photos. 
• Illustrations are bright and clear, plates are tipped in. 
• Interior, with text annotations on facing pages to plates, is gently age-toned, with decorative printed medallions.  Some finger marks in page margins.  
• Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• PS2023.0713

45 plates; unpaginated. 9.5 x 12.5 inches

Folio sized book with color plates and annotation captures the painting career of Abdur Rahman Chughtai (1897-1975), modern Pakistan's first foremost artist.  Chughtai created his own style, influenced by Mughal art, miniature painting traditions, and Art Nouveau. 

Lovely color plates on generous folio sheets.  The book was printed in Lahore, Chughtai's native city, and bound there by the Ambala Bookbinding House (see binder's sticker on front pastedown). 

Second edition. 

AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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