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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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