Persian miniature painting
Date
circa 1930
Credits
- Hossein Behzad Painter
Format
- Illustration 283
Techniques
- painting 37
Dimensions
30 × 45 cm
Locations Made
- Iran 41
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"A King Talking to a Dignitary," by Hossein Behzad, depicts two men deeply engaged in conversation. The man on the left stands, actively gesturing as if he's making a point. The seated man on the right, higher up on an ornate seat, listens or speaks back, his position hinting at high social or royal status. They're dressed in the intricate and colorful attire of Persian high society. The turbans, especially the feathered one on the seated man, suggest they might be nobility or royalty. Their expressions and hand movements convey a deep, respectful conversation. The gold backdrop and detailed patterns on the seat emphasize a luxurious, possibly royal setting.
