Late 19th Century Battlefield Antique Persian Original Watercolor on Paper Signed, Framed

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Battlefield – Antique Persian Original Watercolor on Paper, Signed – 13” x 17”

This powerful antique Persian watercolor depicts a … Read more Battlefield – Antique Persian Original Watercolor on Paper, Signed – 13” x 17”

This powerful antique Persian watercolor depicts a dynamic battlefield scene rendered with meticulous linework and vibrant, earth-toned washes. Measuring 13 inches by 17 inches, the composition is rich with expressive motion and historic drama—armored warriors, galloping horses, and swirling banners fill the frame in a highly stylized Persian miniature tradition.

Each figure is finely articulated with individualized facial expressions, patterned clothing, and deliberate spatial arrangement that draws the eye across the full narrative sweep of the work. The painting is signed, suggesting the hand of a skilled artist working in the Persian classical or Qajar-era tradition.

Executed on paper and mounted under glass, the piece retains its antique charm while offering a vivid window into the storytelling, symbolism, and visual grandeur of Persian art. See less