Muhammad Shabbir Naqsh

Biography

Muhammad Shabbir Naqsh is a Pakistani miniature artist known for his detailed and expressive approach to traditional miniature painting. His artistic practice reflects a strong connection with the visual language of South Asian miniature art, combining meticulous craftsmanship with narrative compositions and finely observed details.

Naqsh works primarily in gouache on Wasli, a traditional surface associated with miniature painting. His body of work also includes pen-and-ink drawings on paper, demonstrating his versatility in handling both colour and line. His miniature compositions feature a range of subjects, including human figures, horses, birds, landscapes, and architectural or cityscape elements.