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Qajar Women: Images of Women in 19th-Century Iran

Dr. Mounia Chekhab Abudaya, Dr. Nur Sobers-Khan, Amélie Couvrat-Desvergnes, Dr. Stefan Masarovic

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Photo: Noushad Ahammad, courtesy of Qatar Museums Publications ©2023

Unveil the intriguing world of Qajar women in 19th century Iran, with this catalogue featuring works from the Museum of Islamic Art’s permanent collection. Marvel at the diversity of representations of women throughout the Qajar-era artistic production and explore the changes in defining notions of both female and masculine beauty during the period.

Alongside images, insightful essays by international experts enrich the reader’s understanding of the Qajar dynasty.

Language English/Arabic
Publication date 2016
ISBN English 9788836630752 – Arabic 9789927108334

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Photo: Noushad Ahammad, courtesy of Qatar Museums Publications ©2023

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Photo: Noushad Ahammad, courtesy of Qatar Museums Publications ©2023

inner pages of the publication featuring text and images of Qajar women

Photo: Noushad Ahammad, courtesy of Qatar Museums Publications ©2023