Cushion "A Young Man Reclining Against a Cushion"

This cushion is inspired by an illustration from the most famous Persian miniaturist of the late Safavid era – Reza ‘Abbasi; he was especially renowned for his depictions of beautiful youths. Original artwork is part of Museum of Islamic Art's “Fashioning an Empire: Textiles from Safavid Iran" Exhibition. Artwork inspired by: A Young Man Reclining Against a Cushion attributed to Reza ‘Abbasi, 972-1044 AH (1565-1635 CE) Iran, Isfahan Safavid period, 1029-1039 AH (1620-1630 CE) Gold, ink and opaque watercolour on paper Museum of Islamic Art, Doha MIA.2014.52 Dimensions: 45cm x 45cm