Woman Applying Henna, late 16th century, Attributed to Iran, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, 14 7/16 x 9in. (36.7 x 22.9cm), Codices, This painting is a rare depiction of a young woman applying henna to her feet, a ritual associated with rite of passage celebrations, specifically marriage, in Iran and surrounding regions. The subject chosen by this unknown artist reflects the increasing interest of Safavid painters of this period in depictions of everyday people and events
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Woman, Applying Henna, late 16th century, Attributed, Iran, Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, paper, 14 7/16 x 9in, 36.7 22.9cm, Codices, painting, rare depiction, young woman, applying, henna, feet, ritual associated, rite, passage celebrations, specifically marriage, surrounding regions, subject chosen, unknown artist, reflects, increasing interest, Safavid painters, period, depictions, everyday people, events
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