"The Maiden and the Rooster" - Persian Portrait of a Maiden, Mixed Media Print, Signed by Ovissi

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A captivating blend of cultural heritage and modern expression, this signed mixed media print by renowned artist Nasser Ovissi portrays … Read more A captivating blend of cultural heritage and modern expression, this signed mixed media print by renowned artist Nasser Ovissi portrays a stylized maiden cradling a vibrant red rooster. Executed in Ovissi's distinctive expressionist-meets-modernist style, the piece draws on Persian miniature art, infusing it with bold lines, flattened forms, and textured surfaces. The figure’s almond eyes, ornate hairstyle, and traditional attire hint at classical Persian beauty while the patchwork-like background adds a contemporary, almost cubist dimension. The dominant palette includes striking reds, inky blacks, soft cream tones, and subtle hints of blue and gold. The rooster, richly detailed in red with exaggerated curves, adds both a symbolic and visual focal point, possibly representing fertility, protection, or folklore. The mixed media technique lends the surface a tactile, layered quality, further enriching its visual appeal.
The work is beautifully framed in a narrow rectangular gold frame with a delicately patterned edge and is matted in deep slate gray which enhances the print’s saturated tones. The artwork is signed by the artist, Ovissi, in the lower right corner.
An elegant and culturally resonant piece, this artwork brings both sophistication and storytelling to any modern, eclectic, or globally inspired space.

10.5" x 14" See less