Author
Fakhkhari, Husayn (maker)
Publication Date
1932
Publication Place
Ispahan (city) (made) Iran (made) -
Subject
Political Angels Terrestrial Globes Flag Suns Floral Pattern Figures (Representations)
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Top edge width: 1506mm, Bottom edge width: 1500mm, Proper right length: 2822mm, Proper left length: 2830mm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
ME.1-2003
Record ID
ME.1-2003
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1932
Notes
The figure of Iran stands on a globe, holding the national flag aloft. The optimistic nationalism of this image reflects the modernizing programme of Riza Shah Pahlavi (1878-1944), who ruled from 1925, when the Qajar dynasty was deposed, until he was himself deposed by British and Soviet forces in 1941. The production techniques employed were traditional, and the subsidiary motifs - notably the putti holding aloft slogans - are derived from late Qajar art.
Tarihsel bağlam
This piece is a relatively early example of Pahlavi propaganda which evinces many features of late Qajar art. It can therefore be seen as transitional from Qajar art and the Islamic period to the modern Iran of the Pahlavi period and later.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Block-printed and painted cotton panel Cotton (Textile) Block Printing Painting
Fiziksel açıklama
Rectangular cotton panel, block-printed and painted in colour. A narrow band turned over at the top, with loops attached for suspension. The main motif is a female figure representing Iran; she holds aloft an Iranian flag and stands on a globe. In the background, the sun emanating rays towards nine angels of graduated sizes, within floral borders.
Betimlenen yer
Iran
Üretim
May-June 1932
