Mirror Hall
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| Artist | Kamal-ol-Molk |
| Year | 1876 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Movement | Realism |
| Dimensions | 90 cm × 100 cm (35 in × 39 in) |
| Location | Golestan Palace, Tehran |
Mirror Hall (Persian: تالار آینه tālār-e āyeneh) is an oil on canvas painting by Iranian realist painter Kamal-ol-Molk, his first work since receiving the title Kamal-ol-Molk ("Perfection of the Realm").[1][2] It is considered one of his masterpieces, and marks a starting point in Iran's modern art.[3][4]
The painting was executed in over five years,[2] depicting Naser-ed-Din Shah sitting on a chair in front of a window at the Mirror Hall of the Golestan Palace, the chief residence of the Qajar dynasty.[3]
The completion of the painting coincided with the Shah's murder in 1896, and the accession of his son, Mozaffar-ed-Din Shah.[3]
Kamal-ol-Molk was later questioned about the theft of some precious gems located at the hall, but the actual culprit was eventually found.[3]
The Mirror Hall is famous for its remarkable mirror work. It was designed by architect Abul Hassan Memar Bashi Esfahani (d. 1245-1305 AH / 1829-1888 AD) (nicknamed Sani-ol-Molk), while Minister of Architecture Yahya Khan (Mowtamed-ol-Molk) was the consultant.
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See also
[edit | edit source]- The Doshan Tappeh Street, another work by Kamal-ol-Molk.
