About Ranjha With Heer And Her Friends Allah Bux Indian Masters Painting
Allah Bux was given the title of 'Ustad' or 'Master' in deference to his skill and accomplishments as a painter. It was for his depictions of the legend of the star-crossed lovers Heer and Ranjha that his name became synonymous with oil painting in Pakistan. This particular work is obviously one of Ustad Allah Bux’s more ambitious and masterly renditions of the tale. The painting depicts the moment when Heer first sets eyes on Ranjha, a young handsome trader from Central Asia, who has lost his way in the forest. Exhausted and hungry, he lay down to rest in what happened to be Heer's private 'takht' or 'nook'. Heer's companions are about to teach Ranjha a lesson for his trespass, when they are stopped by Heer, for whom it is 'love at first sight'. The die is cast, as Heer gazes transfixed at the slumbering hero! Ustad Allah Bux's draws upon his skills as a painter of idyllic Punjabi landscapes. The river running by, the boatman ready to ferry passengers across the water, the trees with their interlaced branches and foliage, all set the scene for a dramatic unfolding of this tragic tale.
About the Posters
Ranjha With Heer And Her Friends - Allah Bux - Indian Masters Painting by Ustad Allah Bux. Our posters are produced on acid-free 220 GSM papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a sufficent white border around the image to allow for future framing, if desired. Product will be shipped in 2-3 days