Lot 166: "Untitled" - GHULAM RASOOL (1849 –1892).
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"Untitled" – GHULAM RASOOL (1849 –1892).
A framed abstract painting depicting a seated meditative figure in a stylised form. Executed in rich earthy tones—red, ochre, and yellow—the symmetrical composition radiates a sense of balance and spiritual introspection. The artwork uses bold curves and concentric arcs to define form and energy flow, drawing inspiration from both tantric symbolism and modernist abstraction.
Ghulam Rasool was a renowned Pakistani painter celebrated for his distinctive fusion of traditional Eastern themes with modern abstraction. Born in 1935, Rasool developed a visual language that often drew upon spiritual and metaphysical concepts, translating them into bold, minimalist forms. His works are characterised by rhythmic symmetry, vibrant earth tones, and a meditative sensibility, often exploring themes of inner consciousness, devotion, and cosmic balance. A graduate of the National College of Arts in Lahore, Rasool was part of a post-independence generation of artists who helped shape a uniquely modern Pakistani aesthetic. His abstracted figures—rooted in Sufi and tantric traditions—reflect a deep engagement with the spiritual essence of form and colour, making his work both contemplative and visually striking.
Approximately 27 x 22cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady
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