About Esther Rahim
Lived 1904 – 1963 (aged 58). Esther Rahim was a Pakistani painter.
Esther Rahim (25 June 1904 – 31 March 1963), also known as Esmet Rahim, was a German-born Pakistani painter.
Early life and education Born Esther Joesten
Married life In 1929, she married Jalaludin Abdur Rahim (a.k.a. J. A. Rahim, one of the founding members of the Pakistan Peoples Party), and died in 1963.
Artist Esther Rahim was a founding member of the Karachi Arts Council. As an enthusiastic patron of block printed textiles, her patronage contributed to their revival and survival in Karachi during the 1950s.
Many of Rahim's artworks were not recognized in her lifetime due to social mores. However, 70 to 80 of her works were featured in the book 'Travels Mundane and Surreal: The Art of Esther Rahim', compiled by her son Sikandar Rahim and fellow artist Salima Hashmi.
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Who was Esther Rahim?
Pakistan painter (1904-1963)
When was Esther Rahim born?
Esther Rahim was born on 25 June 1904.
When did Esther Rahim die?
Esther Rahim died on 31 March 1963 in Paris.
What was Esther Rahim's occupation?
Esther Rahim was a painter.
What nationality was Esther Rahim?
Esther Rahim was Pakistani.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Esther Rahim. https://biography.guide/esther-rahim/
MLA: "Esther Rahim." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/esther-rahim/.
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