Miniatures: Qajar, Ottoman, Indian, Orientalist, 18th–19th centuries. - Qajar dynasty (1796–1925)

Beautiful Qajar Persian miniature, 18th–19th century

Very beautiful miniature from the Qajar era, painted in gouache and accented with 18-carat gold.

The scene depicts Layli and Majnun, the famous love story of Persian literature and culture, highly present in the art of miniature.

The painting is made on papier-mâché (papier-mâché), a technique particularly valued in ancient Persian art.

A decorative and collectible work, featuring an emblematic subject of Persian literature.

37 x 23 cm