Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia (1831-96) 1873

Hand-colourd albumen photographic print | 13.6 x 9.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2914411

W & D Downey (active 1855-1941)

Description

A hand-coloured photograph of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, King of Persia (modern-day Iran) from 1848 to 1896 when he was assassinated. It is a full-length portrait, seated, in which the Shah is dressed in military uniform with a blue sash over a braided gold one, overlaid with a jewelled sash and the star of the Order of the Garter, given to him by Queen Victoria in 1873. This occurred during his tour of Europe, and he was the first modern King of Persia to visit Britain. He was also interested in photography.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection W & D Downey (active 1855-1941)
(photographer)

Search the collection Miss Bond (active 1873)
(colourist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia (1831-96)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Hand-colourd albumen photographic print

albumen print, hand colouring

Measurements

13.6 x 9.8 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Order of the Garter (England)
References

Alternative title(s)

Blue Velvet Album of Hand coloured Photographs 1860s-1887

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