Muhammad Sadiq (Persian: محمدصادق) was a noted artist from 18th century Iran. He was a painter at the court of the Zand ruler Karim Khan (reigned 1750–79).[2] After Karim Khan's death, he worked for the Qajar ruler Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar (reigned 1779–97).[3]
Muhammad Sadiq | |
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| Occupation | Painter |
| Years active | 1740s- 1790s[1] |
Portrait of Rustam Khan
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One of Sadiq's famous paintings is a portrait of Mohammad Rustam Khan Zand, a Zand prince and grandson of the military commander Zaki Khan. The painting is often praised for its classical Persian depiction of Male Masculinity.[4]
Gallery
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The royal court of Karim Khan painted by Mohammad Sadiq -
Portrait of Karim Khan -
Painting of a Persian couple -
Painting of a Qajar era prince fighting a dragon -
Painting of a Young Beauty by Muhammad Sadiq. Borders signed by 'Ali Akbar, A.H. 1152/A.D. 1739. Met Museum -
The fire ordeal of Siyavush. McGill University Library Ms. Persian 39 -
Lacquer pen box (color changed for clarity), probably 1793-94
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References
edit- ^ Qajar history, The Brunei Gallery
- ^ Muhammad Sadiq - painter
- ^ Jonathan Bloom and Sheila Blair, ed. (2009). Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art & Architecture: Three-Volume Set. Oxford University Press. p. 20. ISBN 9780195309911.
- ^ The Zand Legacy Immortalized
External links
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Media related to Muhammad Sadiq (painter) at Wikimedia Commons