Tall Minaret in the Old City

This striking, small-format vertical oil on canvas by Zafar Iqbal is a rich study in texture and urban history. The composition is dominated by a tall, textured minaret rendered in warm ochre and brown tones, standing proudly over a low archway. The artist uses a very heavy impasto technique, giving the brickwork and stone surfaces a tactile, almost sculpted quality. Despite its small size, the painting is full of life: faint figures, a horse-drawn carriage, and splashes of color suggesting small market activities are visible in the foreground. The warm, diffused light and the presence of small kites in the sky evoke a specific, historic charm. This piece is a perfect, affordable collector's item for a narrow space or a gallery wall focusing on architectural heritage.