Abdul Rahman Chughtai

Born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan in 1897, he is said to have begun studying art at the Mayo School (now the National College of Art in Pakistan) in 1911. His works are inspired by various styles, including traditional miniature painting, Mughal style, Art Nouveau, Orientalism, and Islamic style. He...

Born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan in 1897, he is said to have begun studying art at the Mayo School (now the National College of Art in Pakistan) in 1911. His works are inspired by various styles, including traditional miniature painting, Mughal style, Art Nouveau, Orientalism, and Islamic style. He produced thousands of works, including watercolors and drawings, most notably his portraits of Chughtai. In 1968, the Pakistani government awarded him the Presidential Medal for Pride of Performance, and he is recognized as one of Pakistan's foremost art icons. His works are currently in the collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum (London), the National Art Gallery (Islamabad), and the British Museum (London).