Rain in the Old Quarter

This striking, square-format oil painting by Zafar Iqbal masterfully captures the dramatic beauty of a historical South Asian structure on a rainy day. The large, dominant building, likely a Mughal-era monument with its intricate brickwork and tall turrets, is rendered in rich, warm tones of red and brown. The foreground is a bustling street scene, characterized by the artist's signature impasto technique where thick paint highlights the wet, reflective surface of the road, mirroring the lights and the figures—including a figure with an umbrella. This piece beautifully evokes the atmosphere and enduring grandeur of historic city life, especially its unique texture and light during the monsoon season.