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Naser al-Din Shah

Possibly by Luigi Pesce Italian
Person in Photograph Person in photograph Naser od-Din Shah Iranian
ca. 1855–58
Not on view
This photograph demonstrates what the medium brought to the art of portraiture-a certain personal and candid quality. Here, although Nasir al-Din Shah (r. 1848-96) appears in a costume he wears in more formal portraits, the pose and expression adopted in this photograph are more relaxed. He is shown outdoors, seated rather than standing, and leaning back in a chair rather than sitting upright. One hand lies casually in his lap, the other is placed on his hip. This type of photograph reflects Nasir al-Din's interest in recording the private, daily life of his household in addition to using photography to capture the official aspects of the court. He was a photographer himself and among his favorite subjects were members of his family and personal harem.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Naser al-Din Shah
  • Artist: Possibly by Luigi Pesce (Italian, 1818–1891)
  • Person in Photograph: Person in photograph Naser od-Din Shah (Iranian, Tehran 1831–1896 Tehran)
  • Date: ca. 1855–58
  • Medium: Salted paper print from paper negative
  • Dimensions: Image: 19.5 x 13.5 cm (7 11/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
  • Classification: Photographs
  • Credit Line: Gift of Charles K. and Irma B. Wilkinson, 1977
  • Object Number: 1977.683.24
  • Curatorial Department: Photographs

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