Persia Collection (#78)

Ismail I, Shah of Persia
Ismail I (1487-1524), Shah of Persia. Also called Sophy I, Ismail unified what is now Iran, ruling from 1501 to 1524, establishing the Safavid Persian dynasty

Great Vizier of the Shah of Persia. Engraving

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Sohnab turns up in Rostams tent. 16th c. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly. Mus饠 Cond頨 Cond頍 useum)

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Combat between Bijene and Firoud. 16th c. Hindu art.; Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly

Miltiades The Younger (c. 554 BC probably 489 BC). Athenian strategist. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

ALEXANDER the Great (356-323 BC). King of Macedonia (336-323 BC) and conqueror of Persia. Scene from Alexander the

Persia. Kingdom of Nasir ad-Din Shah (1848-1896). Gran Vizier and Minister Mercomarmouran. Persian art. Painting

A Persian woman enveloped in her chadre. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

The city of Teheran from the Ispahan Road
A view of Teheran. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

At Persepolis

At Mourg Aub
An angel-like figure carved in stone. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

A Persian lady. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

A Persian Khan. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

A wild ass. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

Stellas Magic Carpet. From Once Upon a Time no. 66 (16 May 1970)

Magic Horse

Racial / Iran / Women 19C
Persian women of various kinds Date: mid-19th century

Doorway, Persepolis, Iran. Relief carving depicting representatives of subject nations bringing gifts to the Persian
RS-274 Doorway, Persepolis, Iran. Relief carving depicting representatives of subject nations bringing gifts to the Persian kings Robyn Stewart contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Relief carving, Persepolis, Iran. Relief carving depicting a Persian officer
RS-275 Relief carving depicting a Persian officer Persepolis, Iran. Robyn Stewart contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

PERSIAN TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

SaDI: BUSTAN MANUSCRIPT. Persian manuscript, early 16th century, of the Bustan (1257) by Saadi

QUEEN ESTHER. Queen Esther faints before King Ahasuerus (Esther [Apocrypha] 15: 6, 7). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

QUEEN VASHTI. Queen Vashti refuses to obey the command of Ahasuerus (Esther I: 10, 11). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

QUEEN ESTHER. Queen Esther reveals Hamans plot to destroy the Jews to King Ahasuerus (Esther 7: 4, 6). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

TRIUMPH OF MORDECAI. (Esther 6: 10). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
TRIUMPH OF MORDECAI. (Esther 6:10). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

ESTHER & HAMAN. Esther touching Hamans scepter (Esther 8: 4). Wood engraving, American, 1884
ESTHER & HAMAN. Esther touching Hamans scepter (Esther 8:4). Wood engraving, American, 1884

ESTHER & AHASUERUS. The crowning of Esther by King Ahasuerus of Persia (Esther 2: 17). Wood engraving, American, 1884
ESTHER & AHASUERUS. The crowning of Esther by King Ahasuerus of Persia (Esther 2:17). Wood engraving, American, 1884

Give or we perish American Committee for Relief in the Near East - Armenia-Greece-Syria-Persia - Campaign for $30, 000, 000. Poster showing a woman clutching a shawl around her shoulders. Date 1917

Lest they perish Campaign for $30, 000, 000 - American Committee for Relief in the Near East - Armenia-Greece-Syria-Persia

Emperor Napoleon I, Bonaparte, the Hero of 100 Battles riding the celebrated horse Euphrates, presented to him by the Emperor of Persia. Date: ca. 1847

Sculpted rock relief at Shapour (Bishapur), Iran
A sculpted rock relief at Shapour (Bishapur), Iran. 1818

Breakfast in a Persian house with several men sitting on carpets. 1818

Curtained litter and cavalry exercise, Persia
Two Persian images. The first, entitled Takht-e-Ravan, shows a curtained litter being escorted by horsemen. The second, entitled The Key Kaj Exercise, shows two horsemen

Persian Garden - Chiraz, Iran
Chiraz (Shiraz) in southwestern Iran - a Persian Garden Date: circa 1910s

Tehran, Iran - Saadabad Palace
The Saadabad Palace - a palace built by the Pahlavi dynasty of Iran in the Shemiran area of Tehran. Date: 1903

Russian soldiers in Iran - they were there for a festival it appears Date: circa 1910s

Date picking and collecting - Iran
The Date Industry in Iran - picking, sorting and boxing. Date: circa 1910s

The Shah of Persia with the King of Belgium

Sitting by a well, Bushehr, Iran
A man sitting by a well, Bushehr (Bushire), Iran Date: circa 1900

Arabian Tableware and dining scene. Date: 1904

An operation at Yezd Hospital, Iran
An operation at Yezd (Mission) Hospital, Iran, A card produced by the Medical Mission Auxiliary, London Date: 1907

The Quayside at Pirebazar - Iran - a village in Northern Iran on the Capian Sea Coast Date: circa 1906

Crimea - The Russian Consulate
Crimea (Tauris) - The Russian Consulate Date: circa 1910s

Minister of War and Minister of the Interior, Iran
His Excellency Mr. Sapah Dare Aezem, Minister of War and Chief of the Revolutionaries in Rasht and Sardare Asad, Minister of the Interior and Chief of the Bakhtiaris of Ispahan. Date: circa 1909

Shah of Persia and Grand Vizier
Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar (18311896) - the Shah of Persia between 1848 and 1896, pictured with his Grand Vizier (Atabeg-e-Azam) and entourage. Date: circa 1895

Kazvine, Iran
Qazvin (also spelled as Qazwin or Ghazvin) - the largest city and capital of the Province of Qazvin in Iran. Date: circa 1910s

The delivery and weighing of textiles - Iran
The delivery and weighing of textiles with scales on a simple three post frame at Qazvin Iran Date: circa 1903

Taqwasan carvings, Iran
Taqwasan (or Taq-e Bostan / Taq-i-Bustan) - a series of large rock reliefs from the Sassanid Empire era of Ancient Persia, the Iranian dynasty which ruled western Asia from 226 to 650 AD

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Persia, a land steeped in rich history and captivating beauty. From the vast Empire of King Alexander the Great to the modern-day bustling cityscape of Tehran, it has always been a land of wonder. As we gaze upon the ancient map depicting the empire that once stretched far and wide, we are reminded of Persia's grandeur. Its borders encompassing Iran, its heart and soul, where Tehran stands tall with an elevated skyline that offers breathtaking views from the Roof of Iran Park. But Persia's influence extends beyond its own borders. As we explore another map illustrating travels across Africa by brave explorers, we realize how Persian culture has left indelible marks on distant lands. The Coronation of the Shah of Iran serves as a testament to their power and prestige. Intriguingly intertwined with religion is Ahura Mazda - a deity revered by Zoroastrians who have long called Persia home. Their faith intertwines with history as Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi takes center stage alongside his third wife Farah Diba in an image frozen in time. The legacy continues with Reza Shah Pahlavi, whose reign brought about significant transformations within Persia. Like Ancient Greeks valiantly holding Thermopylae pass against all odds, he too fought for his nation's progress amidst challenges faced along the way. With every turn of a page or glance at another map showcasing Asia or 19th-century Persia, it becomes evident that this land holds stories untold waiting to be discovered. A painting depicting Esther before Ahasuerus reminds us how art flourished under Persian patronage during Safavid dynasty rule. Delving deeper into history reveals hidden treasures like Persian manuscripts dating back centuries ago - windows into a world filled with knowledge and wisdom passed down through generations. Persia beckons us to unravel its mysteries; it invites us to immerse ourselves in its vibrant tapestry of culture, art, and heritage.