A Safavid Oil on Paper Mache Painting
$7,625.00
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A Safavid Oil on Paper Mache Painting
$7,625.00
An antique Persian (Iranian) painting, from the Safavid dynasty, depicting an elaborate courtly gathering or royal assembly scene. It is an oil painting on paper, which is often used in the decoration of items like book covers or large panels (papier-mâché lacquer board).
The painting captures a bustling scene within an ornate architectural setting, possibly a palace or a garden pavilion, a common theme in Persian miniature art. A central figure, likely a prince or high-status official, is seated on a throne-like platform on the upper right, surrounded by attendants and courtiers. The figures below are engaged in various activities, with one kneeling attendant offering an object to a person in the upper left. The composition is dense with figures and decorative elements, designed to draw the viewer's eye through a detailed narrative of court life.