Riz̤ā-ʼi ʻAbbāsī , approximately 1570-1635?, llumination of books and manuscripts, Safavid
Mo'en Mosavver was one of the most significant Persian miniaturist in 17th century Safavid Iran. He was a pupil of Reza Abbasi, considered to be... Show moreMo'en Mosavver was one of the most significant Persian miniaturist in 17th century Safavid Iran. He was a pupil of Reza Abbasi, considered to be the last great master of the Persian miniature and leading representative of the Isfahan School, active during the reign of Shah Abbas (r. 1588–1629). Title and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2018.0023 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2532830x BIB-ID: 2696893 Show less
Photographs taken with the Kodak N. 1 camera, one of the first portable photographic tools, by the French photographer Paul Nadar who, between... Show morePhotographs taken with the Kodak N. 1 camera, one of the first portable photographic tools, by the French photographer Paul Nadar who, between August and November 1890, embarked on a trip across Europe and Asia to Turkestan following the ancient silk route. He acted as an early photojournalist, documenting his travels and photographing sites as diverse as bazaars, mosques, and desert landscapes. The collection comprises 2 photographs, one seen from afar, and one closer. Title and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2013.0013 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i21978104 BIB-ID: 2352550 See Hannavy, J. (2008). Encyclopedia of nineteenth-century photography. New York: Routledge, p. 975. Show less
