Isfahan’s Blue Mosque inspires a painting

24Nov/0714

Isfahan’s Blue Mosque inspires a painting

On a long tiring flight,Â I was not too amused by another predictable rant on "Intimidation in Tehran" in the Time magazine.Â However, while browsing through, I could not help notice a stunning photograph taken by Olivia Arthur.

The image captured the interior of the Blue Mosque in Isfahan (Iran). So after weeks of procrastination, inertia and admittedly wavering self-confidence, I ventured to paint a version based on the image.

Â I tried not to imitate the image (despite the cliche that art imitates life!) but tried to achieve the spaces and lines that can also be a great expressionistic subject here. This is of course a basic version and I intend to add more personal details to make it another humble creation of yours truly.

The Time magazine does not mean much in my life but surely for this image I am thankful to the publication.

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vidya rao
November 25th, 2007 - 15:34

That is beautiful! you’ve captured the quality of the light so beautifully, and the lines of the mosque, the street, the living presence of people! Stunning!
Astarte
November 25th, 2007 - 15:39

Good job.
sumair
November 25th, 2007 - 16:18

I think the best painting of yours so far ,,,
its beautiful
Asmapk
November 25th, 2007 - 17:42

really like the way you have used the element of light and dark, amazing!
MysticSaint
November 25th, 2007 - 18:22

wow! lovely hue, warm.

what is the dimension of the painting? done on oil right?
RR
November 25th, 2007 - 18:25

These are such kind words..

Vidya ji: thanks the original photograph was quite helpful

Sumair: first of all please note that these are the acrylic paints that you chose in Lahore..thanks. Ah, I am not sure – this is more of a copy of the original photo.

Astarte: thanks:)
RR
November 25th, 2007 - 18:30

Saadi
thanks bro: this is a 3×2 ft size:
acrylic on canvas –

Good to hear from you – hope all is well with the PHD
cheers
Shueyb Gandapur
November 26th, 2007 - 03:49

That’s one beautiful painting, indeed! For a moment, I couldn’t believe it’s painted by RR.
Mayank Austen Soofi
November 26th, 2007 - 06:51

Arches. Corridors. Chaddors. Eyes. Echoes. Isfahan. Allah…Can the artist who painted these dreamy sensations be kind hearted enough to gift it to somebody he is fond of?
Zia Hashmi
November 26th, 2007 - 11:52

A brilliant attempt at capturing the image of fascinating contours of mosque’s interior. A superb painting and am sure must be one of the marvels you have produced so far. ZH
priya
November 27th, 2007 - 16:40

beautiful RR .i liked it.
Meher
November 30th, 2007 - 01:06

Beautiful! You are so talented!
JinxTheGypsy
December 5th, 2007 - 19:03

Excellent use of colours. You have captured light and shadow brilliantly. Very well done.
Siavash Mahvis
January 18th, 2008 - 14:38

Nice site and useful matters. my dear neighbor, Iâ€™m an Iranian artist and will very appreciate you if you add my site to your linking list.
Keep up the good work