End of an Era 1980

"End of an Era" (1980) by Aydin Aghdashloo is a portrait of a historical figure, likely a Persian monarch, in a traditional, richly detailed style. The figure wears a crown and ornate clothing, emphasizing the power and majesty associated with royalty. The artist has altered the original portrait by adding a red cross through a seemingly religious inscription in the background, symbolizing the end of a political era. The juxtaposition of historical portraiture with this contemporary intervention creates a powerful commentary on the changing power structures of the time.