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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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Plate 46: 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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