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A Persian miniature painting, possibly a hand-painted watercolor or similar medium, and is signed.
The painting depicts a seated man, …
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A Persian miniature painting, possibly a hand-painted watercolor or similar medium, and is signed.
The painting depicts a seated man, likely a scholar or dervish, wearing a turban and traditional garments. He is deeply engrossed in a large book, which rests on a wooden book stand (rehal). This motif is common in Islamic art, symbolizing learning, spirituality, and devotion to sacred texts. The style is reminiscent of works from the school of Riza-i 'Abbasi, a prominent Safavid-era Persian painter, known for his single-figure studies.
Below the figure is a line of Persian calligraphy. It is a verse of poetry that translates to "In the sorrow of the past and the future, we slept," a philosophical phrase about being lost in time and unable to live in the present. The script is likely Nastaliq, an elegant and flowing style of Persian calligraphy.
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 12.5ʺH
- Styles
- Persian
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Great for its age. Great for its age. less
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