
Priya Singh
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Property from a private collection, Pakistan.
'The Indian landscape painting was an extension of European classical painting. There were Poussin, the great French painter, and the spectacular Venetian Giorgione, both masters of classical landscape...But it was not their influence which was as directly operative in British art as that of Gainsborough and his nature painting and Reynolds and his Grand style.' (Akbar Naqvi, Image & Identity: Fifty years of Painting and Sculpture in Pakistan, Karachi, 1998, pg. 103)
Ustad Allah Bux was known for his mastery in depicting traditional rural life, folklore, and the cultural heritage of Punjab with an exceptional sense of detail and naturalism. Born in Wazirabad, Punjab, Allah Bux developed an early interest in miniature painting and classical art forms. Over the years, his work came to embody a distinctive style that beautifully combined the precision of miniature techniques with the expansive compositions of European realism.
Untitled (Tree) portrays a majestic, solitary tree dominating the canvas. The tree is rendered with intricate detail, its gnarled branches, dense foliage, and sprawling roots symbolize endurance and continuity. The subtle play of light and shadow across the leaves and bark highlights Bux's command over realism, while the gentle hues reflect his sensitivity to mood and atmosphere.