Fragment of a wall painting showing a seated princess (forgery)
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Usage Conditions ApplyAt A Glance
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Period
early 20th century -
Geography
Iran -
Material
Polychrome colors on plaster -
Dimension
H x W (max.): 42 x 19 cm (16 9/16 x 7 1/2 in) -
Accession Number
F1973.17 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1973.17
Object Details
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Description
The fragment was broken during transit and is presently in two pieces. The surface is badly damaged.The fragment shows a princess seated on the ground with one knee bent up. On the left is a richly foliated tree with rounded green leaves and birds perched on its branches. A butterfly is placed on the upper right and the field around the figure is filled with clusters of grass and flowers growing from oval rocks.The princess has a crown with a blue cap and a blue scarf falls from the headdress to her shoulders. The diadem of the crown is crenulated and terminates with a long curving stem at the back; it is painted in red and green with touches of gilding. A pearl band appears on the forehead and hangs on the temples; it was probably meant to continue under the chin.The figure wears a green coat decorated iwth a blue embroidered collar. The coat is lined with blue and large gold and red flowers are painted on the bodice and skirt.The undergarment or dress is damaged, but shows remnants of a pinkish-orange pigment, not unlike the face coloring and the handkerchief held in the left hand. The dress and handkerchief may have been unfinished with only the ground color applied -
Provenance
From 1930s to 1970Dr. Myron Bement Smith (1897-1970), New York acquired in Iran. [1]1970 – 71Mrs. Myron Bement Smith, Washington DC [2]From 1971Freer Gallery of Art, gift of Mrs. Myron Bement Smith, Washington DC [3]Notes:[1] Curatorial Remark 2 in the object record.[2] See Freer Gallery of Art Purchase List after 1920 file, Collections Management Office.[3] See note 2. The object was transferred from the Freer Study Collection to the Permanent Collection in December 3, 1973. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Previous custodian or owner
Dr. Myron Bement Smith (1897-1970)Mrs. Myron Bement Smith -
Origin
Iran -
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Myron Bement Smith -
Type
Painting -
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