AlbumsPersian19th century

Rose and Nightingale

early 19th century

Description

Drawing

Classification

Albums

Medium

Watercolor on paper

Culture

Persian

Period

Qajar period

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

32.2 x 21.7 cm (12 11/16 x 8 9/16 in.)

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