Persian Flowers (2) — Antique Botanical Print

The Persian rose-and-nightingale motif, or gul-o-bulbul, began as a literary image but by the 14th century had entered the art of the book, and from there spread across nearly every decorative medium Persian craftsmen touched, including ceramics, woodwork, lacquer, enamel, and manuscript illumination. By the Qajar era of the 19th century, flowering plants rendered in this tradition were so pervasive that Persia became known in the West as the Kingdom of the Rose and Nightingale. The enduring popularity of the motif speaks to how central floral imagery was, and remains, to Persian visual culture.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.