SHAH JAHAN
15 x 11.5 inches
Wash and watercolor on paper
Signature- Below right

In this iconic work, Abanindranath Tagore presents a poignant portrayal of Emperor Shah Jahan, depicted standing in a marble pavilion, gently holding a flower — a symbol of memory and longing. The distant backdrop of snow-capped mountains and slender cypress trees intensifies the atmosphere of solitude and eternal yearning. The composition achieves a harmonious balance between figure and landscape, where architectural elegance and natural serenity merge to evoke a meditative, timeless space.