Practice Calligraphy (Siah Mashkh)
c. 1850-1886
Artists
Description
This is a fine example of a practice sheet of islami. Difficult to decipher, the text contains phrases of Persian poetry expressing conventional sentiments about romantic suffering. The bold strokes of the calligraphy contrast with the delicate floral ornamentation that surrounds it. The work is unsigned, and the attribution to Firuz Mirza Nusrat al-Dawla I (Firouz Mirza Nosret-ed-Dowleh I) comes from the donor, Afsaneh Firouz-Ardalan. The donor, who served as Calderwood Intern at HUAM during the years 2001 - 2003, is a descendant of the artist.
Dimensions
overall: 41.5 x 28.9 cm (16 5/16 x 11 3/8 in.) calligraphy: 21.2 x 13.2 cm (8 3/8 x 5 3/16 in.)
Provenance
Afsaneh Firouz, Brookline, MA, Purchased from Firouz Firouz,, 2005, gave to HUAM 2006, 2006. Purchased from her brother, Firouz Firouz, in 2005 Firouz Firouz, sold to Afsaneh Firouz, 2005. Sold in 2005 to Afsaneh Firouz
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