A scene steeped in humour, rebellion, and poetic flair unfolds in this evocative and significant painting, capturing a legendary moment from the life of Mirza Ghalib— the iconic Urdu and Persian poet known as much for his razor-sharp wit as for his soul-stirring verses. Known for his love of luxury and his disregard for convention, Ghalib lived a life where indulgence often triumphed over necessity. The painting brings to life one such tale with theatrical splendour. Ghalib, draped in an elegant robe, stands outside his home, freshly returned from a poetic gathering not with food or essentials, but with a grand haul of wine. A camel, absurdly burdened with bottles, towers in front of him - an exaggerated emblem of his unapologetic priorities. When his wife, seated indoors in quiet expectation, questions his priorities, his legendary quip echoes: “The Lord promised halal provisions—I trusted Him for that. But He said nothing about alcohol, so I arranged that myself.”