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Nasruddin Shah sitting in front of the Peacock Throne, Gulistan Palace, Tehran
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Nasruddin Shah sitting in front of the Peacock Throne, Gulistan Palace, Tehran
3504311 Nasruddin Shah sitting in front of the Peacock Throne, Gulistan Palace, Tehran, 1885-96 (b/w photo) by Sevruguin, Antoin (d.1933); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (16 July 1831 - 1 May 1896) (Persian: UOzOaOnOzUaOOUIU O'OzUc UOzOOzOnaAaA), also Nassereddin Shah Qajar, was the King of Persia from 5 September 1848 to 1 May 1896 when he was assassinated. He was the son of Mohammad Shah Qajar and Malek Jahun Khunom and the third longest reigning monarch in Iranian history after Shapur II of the Sassanid dynasty and Tahmasp I of the Safavid Dynasty. Nasser al-Din Shah had sovereign power for close to 50 years and was also the first modern Iranian monarch to formally visit Europe.); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Jay Bisno Collection of Sevruguin Photographs. Gift of Jay Bisno; Iranian, out of copyright
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© Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution Jay Bisno Collection of Sevruguin Photographs. Gift of Jay Bisno / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph captures Nasruddin Shah, the King of Persia, sitting in front of the magnificent Peacock Throne at Gulistan Palace in Tehran. Taken between 1885-1896 by Antoin Sevruguin, this historical image is now housed at the Freer Gallery of Art in the Smithsonian Institution. Nasruddin Shah was a significant figure in Iranian history, ruling from 1848 until his assassination on May 1st, 1896. He was known for his long reign and for being the first modern Iranian monarch to visit Europe formally. In this photo, he exudes regality as he sits with a fur-lined hat and collar that adds to his resplendent appearance. The Peacock Throne itself is an architectural masterpiece adorned with intricate designs and symbolism. It represents both tradition and grandeur within Persian culture. The photograph offers a glimpse into daily life during Nasruddin Shah's era, showcasing not only his opulent attire but also capturing elements of Persian traditions. Sevruguin's skillful photography brings out the details of Nasruddin Shah's costume while highlighting the splendor of Gulistan Palace's architecture. This print serves as a valuable historical document that allows us to appreciate Iran's rich cultural heritage. Overall, this image provides insight into the life and reign of Nasruddin Shah while celebrating Persian traditions and aesthetics captured through Sevruguin's lens.
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