Album Page with Calligraphy Exercise (siyah mashq) by Muhammad Shah Qajar (3rd Ruler of the Qajar Dynasty) 1819 - 1869
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natural stone pattern
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pale palette
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muted colour palette
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handmade artwork painting
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islamic-art
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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layered pattern
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watercolor
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calligraphy
This album page, titled "Album Page with Calligraphy Exercise (siyah mashq)" is a fine example of Persian calligraphy, created by Muhammad Shah, the third ruler of the Qajar Dynasty in Iran, between 1819 and 1869. The artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases intricate black ink on paper, framed with decorative borders of gold and red. This page is a testament to the skill and beauty of traditional Islamic calligraphy, highlighting the importance of art within the Qajar court culture.
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