Abdul Ghani Khan (1914-1996), a master poet, sculptor and painter, was inspired by the Impressionists but developed his own style. He mostly concentrated on painting the human face because "of the infinite possibilities for the portrayal of feelings and emotions." He liked pastels but also used charcoal, pencil and paint brush. Imtiaz Ahmad Sahibzada, a friend and admirer, provided these photographs of Khan's paintings.
The Masterstrokes Of Ghani Khan
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Buddha - with the Halo of Enlightenment. It was painted in 1952.
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A self-portrait of Ghani Khan in traditional attire.
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His wife Roshan Ghani Khan, visualized as a radiant crescent against a background of dark clouds -- Pastel on Paper.
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Untitled portrait of a woman. Presented to Imtiaz Ahmad Sahibzada as a wedding gift in 1970. Poster paint on paper.