Mohammad Sadiq (painter)

18th century Iranian painter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mohammad Sadiq (Persian: محمدصادق) was a noted artist from 18th century Iran. He was a painter at the court of the Zand ruler Karim Khan (r. 1750–79).[2] After Karim Khan's death, he worked for the Qajar ruler Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar (r. 1789–97).[3]

OccupationPainter
Yearsactive1740s – 1790s[1]
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Mohammad Sadiq
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Portrait of Rostam Khan

Portrait of Rostam Khan painted by Mohammad Sadiq, circa 1779

One of Sadiq's famous paintings is a portrait of Mohammad Rostam Khan Zand, a Zand prince and grandson of the military commander Zaki Khan. The painting is often praised for its classical Persian depiction of Male Masculinity.[4]

Gallery

  • The royal court of Karim Khan painted by Mohammad Sadiq
    The royal court of Karim Khan painted by Mohammad Sadiq
  • Portrait of Karim Khan, 1758
    Portrait of Karim Khan, 1758
  • Madonna and Child with Angel, probably 1204 AH 1789/90 CE
    Madonna and Child with Angel, probably 1204 AH 1789/90 CE
  • A European gentleman
    A European gentleman
  • Painting of a Persian couple, 1787
    Painting of a Persian couple, 1787
  • Painting of a Qajar prince fighting a dragon
    Painting of a Qajar prince fighting a dragon
  • Painting of a Young Beauty by Mohammad Sadiq. Borders signed by 'Ali Akbar, A.H. 1152/A.D. 1739. Met Museum
    Painting of a Young Beauty by Mohammad Sadiq. Borders signed by 'Ali Akbar, A.H. 1152/A.D. 1739. Met Museum
  • The fire ordeal of Siyâvash. McGill University Library Ms. Persian 39
    The fire ordeal of Siyâvash. McGill University Library Ms. Persian 39
  • Lacquer pen box (color changed for clarity), probably 1793/94
    Lacquer pen box (color changed for clarity), probably 1793/94

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