As a lover of Persian Art and a collector of antique Iranian stamps from 19th century Iran, I experiment with combining images created in the Qajar era with stamps of the same period mixed in with calligraphy or poetry.

I use printing and collage techniques on wood panels or blocks that combine these images. Using colored pencil and acrylic paint, I create new, modern images that promote public awareness and appreciation of the beautiful art and culture of the Qajar era.

The images and stamps are from:

  • Qajar Dynasty, (1794-1925)
  • Naser-od-Din Shah Qajar, (1848-1896)
  • Ahmad Shah Qajar, (1907 - 1925)
  • Pahlavi Dynasty, (1925 - 1979)
  • Reza Shah Pahlavi Dynasty, (1925 - 1941)
  • Reza Shah Pahlavi coronation, (April 1926)
  • Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, (1941 - 1979)

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Letters From Iran