Folios from a Qur'an Manuscript - Unknown Artist
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Description
A fine art print of two manuscript folios featuring traditional Arabic calligraphy and coloured verse markers on aged parchment.
This fine art print reproduces a pair of manuscript folios featuring classical Arabic calligraphy. The script is executed with precision, demonstrating the disciplined hand of a professional scribe. The text is arranged in horizontal lines across both pages, maintaining a consistent rhythm and spacing that is characteristic of traditional Qur'anic codices.
The ink remains dark and legible against the aged, warm-toned parchment. Small, circular markers in red and orange pigments appear throughout the text, serving as punctuation or verse indicators. These additions provide a subtle chromatic contrast to the primary black ink. The composition is balanced, with the text blocks occupying the central area of each page, leaving ample margins that suggest the original scale and format of the manuscript.
Islamic calligraphy is a discipline that prioritises the aesthetic arrangement of the written word. The letterforms here exhibit a clear structure, with varying stroke weights that define the character of the script. The preservation of the paper surface, including minor variations in tone and texture, conveys the historical nature of the original document. This print offers an opportunity to observe the technical execution of early manuscript production, where the act of writing is treated as a formal artistic practice. The clarity of the characters and the deliberate placement of the coloured markers reflect the functional and decorative requirements of religious texts from this period. By focusing on the interplay between the ink and the parchment, this reproduction captures the quiet authority of the original work.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Specific Features
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- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
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Materials & Sizing
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
Folios 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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