An Iranian Watercolor Painting of a Mosque

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The painting depicts two figures, possibly scholars or locals, seated in a sunlit corner of an intricately tiled building. The … Read more The painting depicts two figures, possibly scholars or locals, seated in a sunlit corner of an intricately tiled building. The architecture is characteristic of Islamic design, specifically in Persian mosques, with detailed geometric and floral patterns in blue, yellow, and white tiles. One man holds a book, which suggests a theme of study or religious devotion. The style of the tilework strongly resembles that found in historic cities of Iran, such as Isfahan. The tilework is similar to the kind found in the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque or the Charbagh School in Isfahan, Iran.

The piece is signed in the bottom left corner by Andro (Iranian, active mid-20th century). See less