Bi-folium from a Qur'an Manuscript - Unknown Artist
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Description
A reproduction of an early Abbasid-era Qur'an manuscript page, featuring traditional Kufic script, red diacritical marks, and a gold verse marker.
This print reproduces a page from an early Islamic manuscript, dating to the Abbasid period. The script is Kufic, a style characterised by its angular, deliberate forms and horizontal emphasis. This specific variety of Kufic is often associated with early Qur'anic codices produced on parchment. The text is written in a dark, iron-gall ink, providing a stark contrast against the aged, warm tone of the vellum surface.
Visual interest is provided by the inclusion of diacritical marks, rendered in small, circular red dots. These marks assist the reader with pronunciation and vowel sounds. A circular gold medallion, or rosette, serves as a verse marker, breaking the rhythm of the lines and adding a touch of luxury to the functional layout. The composition is balanced, with the weight of the letters distributed to maintain a sense of order and clarity across the page.
Early Qur'anic manuscripts of this type were produced with great care, often for patrons of high status. The parchment itself is a durable material, prepared from animal skin, which has survived centuries of handling. The aesthetic of this work relies on the precision of the scribe and the harmony between the text and the empty space surrounding it. This print captures the texture of the original parchment and the depth of the ink, offering a view into the traditions of medieval Islamic book arts. It is a study in minimalist design, where the beauty of the written word is the primary focus, supported by subtle decorative elements.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Bi-folium from a Qur'an Manuscript - Unknown Artist
Artist Biography
Unknown Artist
The artistic approach of the Unknown Artist varies between the formal composition of the carte-de-visite and the narrative style of the war prints. In the Moroccan portraits, the focus rests on the subject's posture and attire against a neutral studio backdrop. The Japanese prints use bold lines and flat colours to depict military movements and naval victories. Despite the lack of a specific attribution, these works demonstrate a high level of technical skill in both lithography and woodblock carving.
Modern collectors often value anonymous works for their mystery and focus on the image itself. These prints provide a direct connection to history without the distraction of a famous name. They function as windows into the 19th-century world, from the quiet dignity of a young girl in a studio to the chaos of a distant conflict. These pieces offer a sense of discovery for those who appreciate the aesthetic qualities of vintage photography and historical illustration.
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