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P A I N T I N G S, done in Dhaka. To me, painting is a story told by a painter, in colors that is always a feast for the eyes. A blank canvas may look beautiful but random splash of paints of different colors makes it lively and wonderful. Sometimes, a painting can be more vivid than a well written story book! A single painting can speak thousand words! It can reproduce almost everything that a painter observes around him. It talks silently to those who would like to listen silently! Dear readers, are you interested to listen to stories constantly being told by the two paintings that are reproduced below? They are known to the art world here as the Dhaka Masterpieces! These two paintings are the works of the famous painter, Zohann Zoffany done in the year 1787. The first painting depicted the animated scene and exquisite detail of the ‘South Gate of the Lalbagh Fort, Dhaka. The second one tells us the vivid story of the then‘Nagaphon Ghat,’ Narinda, Dhaka. Both the paintings have special meanings to me. I used to pass by the south gate more than once daily while I was doing my Masters in the university of Dhaka. But the scenes were different as it was the 5th decade of the twentieth century. The Narinda Nagaphon Ghat was another place where we used ti go from time to time to pass our afternoons. Details: 1 animated scene and exquisite detail: ‘The South Gate of the Lalbagh,’ Dhaka, 1787, oil on canvas, 66 x 76 cm, by Zohann Zoffany, collection: Charles Greig, UK 2.. Hauntingly beautiful: ‘Nagaphon Ghat,’ Narinda, Dhaka, 1787, oil on canvas, 66 x 76 cm, by Zohann Zoffany, collection: Charles Greig, UK.. Thanks for stopping by................................ P A I N T I N G S-. done in Dhaka.     |
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Feast for the eyes,,,,
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Hello brightsmile.....Thank you so much for stopping by and for your wonderful response. Johan Zoffany, was a German by birth but worked mostly in England where he died. Born: March 13, 1733, Frankfurt, Germany. Died: November 11, 1810, London, United Kingdom. His works appear in many prominent British National galleries such as the National Gallery, London, and the Tate Gallery and in the Royal Collection. You will find more information about him and his works on Internet too. I am ,however, taking this opportunity to post two more paintings of Johan that were done in England probably. Have a nice time. Take care too.
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Wonderful paintings. Food for soul...Thanks for sharing, Looklook. Have a nice week.   Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)
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I only received the first painting. I agree this is wonderful. I love you signature quote as well.
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Akamatt, hello. These two paintings really talk to me as I have mentioned in my blog! Though I do not now go to either the South Gate or the Nagaphon Ghat as the city of Dhaka has now grown into a mega city, I still feel pleasure to cherish the time that I spent in these two places more than half a century back! Thanks for your response. Have a nice time
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Wonderful paintings. Food for soul...Thanks for sharing, Looklook. Have a nice week.
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Really glad to read your comment that will make a blogger always happy. Thanks again for liking my posts. Have a nice week, Rubi.
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Wonderful paintings, Looklook. Thanks for sharing them with us
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I could jusrt sit and look at these paintings for a long time. Thank you for showing them to us.
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Wonderful paintings, Looklook. Thanks for sharing them with us Best wishes. Have a pleasant week.
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I could jusrt sit and look at these paintings for a long time. Thank you for showing them to us. IIt pleases me most to read from you here on my blog after a long time. No doubt, Johan was a great Artist of his time. Most of his works that are not in possessions of private collectors could be viewed in Art Galleries of London. Thanks again for your visit and comment. Stay happy and well.
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