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Artwork
Portrait of Mirza 'Ali Asghar Khan (Amin al-Mulk, Amin al-Sultan, Atabeg-i Azam)
Isma'il JalayirThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York1855
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- Technique
- Opaque watercolor on paper
- Dimensions
- Painting: H. 26 3/16 in. (66.5 cm) W. 20 1/8 in. (51.1 cm) With Frame: H. 34 1/4 in. (87 cm) W. 27 5/8 in. (70.1 cm)
Portrait of Mirza 'Ali Asghar Khan (Amin al-Mulk, Amin al-Sultan, Atabeg-i Azam) is a codice by Isma'il Jalayir (Iranian, active ca. 1858–81), ca. 1880. Opaque watercolor on paper; Painting: H. 26 3/16 in. (66.5 cm) W. 20 1/8 in. (51.1 cm) With Frame: H. 34 1/4 in. (87 cm) W. 27 5/8 in. (70.1 cm). It is part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Purchase, 2017 NoRuz at The Met Benefit, 2017.
How to reflect if you encounter this artwork?
- Notice how the opaque watercolor medium creates a rich texture and vibrant color that brings the portrait's details to life.
- Consider the expression and posture of Mirza 'Ali Asghar Khan and what they might reveal about his personality or status in 19th-century Iran.
- Observe the intricate clothing and accessories depicted and reflect on what they communicate about cultural identity and rank during this era.
- Think about the scale of the painting and how the slightly larger-than-life size influences your connection to the figure portrayed.
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