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The Lovers
Plate 67. Persia, Circa mid 16th
century, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
La Miniature En Orient by Ernst
Kuhnel 1925
Miniature formerly in the
Goloubew collection. The young lovers also appear
alone alone (c.f. Martin pl.107). An attribution
to Ustad Mohammadi the son of Sultan Mohammed
seems justified. Martin thought this was a copy
in the style of Aqa Mirak
Translator's Note: While the
sashes are in the style of Mohammadi an
attribution to that artist is no longer thought
most applicable. Stuart Cary Welch attributed
this miniature to Mirza Ali circa 1565 - 1570 1.
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The Lovers |
Princely Lovers Attributed
to Mirza Ali, Qazvin circa 1544.
This picture is attributed to at least 20
years earlier than "The Lovers". Please
note the particular similarities in the woman's
garments. the hand on the shoulder. the offering
of the cup, and the unusual sashes.
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Detail -Princely
Lovers Pleas note (above) that in the period
prior to moving to Mashad and Sabsavar Mirza Ali
drew more realistic necks. While in his Khorasan
period (left) necks become thinner less natural.
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1.
Welch, Stuart Cary Wonders of the Age. Cambridge: Fogg
Art Museum, Harvard University. 1979. cat. 82, page 208.
2. Soudavar,
Abolala. Art of the Persian Court. New York: Rizzoli,
1992, plate 65, pages 170 - 173
For Further Reading:
Guide to
Rugs & Books
Islamic art and
Persian Miniature Paintings
Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
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