Dar Sayeh-i Haram
The fifth Qajar ruler, Muzaffar al-Din Shah (r. 1896–1907), is shown surrounded by a harem of four women. Though Mohassess uses only black ink, his line quality is vigorous and captures the intensity of his criticism on the subject: monarchy in Iran. This subject is central to most of his caricatures and is also one widely explored in Persian manuscripts of the Shahnama (Book of Kings.)
Artwork Details
- Title: Dar Sayeh-i Haram
- Artist: Ardeshir Mohassess (Iranian, Rasht 1938–2008 New York)
- Date: 1996
- Geography: Country of Origin United States
- Medium: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: H. 22 in. (55.9 cm)
W. 30 in. (76.2 cm) - Classification: Drawings
- Credit Line: Purchase, 2011 and 2012 NoRuz at The Met Benefits, 2014
- Object Number: 2014.143
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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