Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by 'Abdurrashid in 1800.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

'Abdurrashid , 1800

Untitled is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist 'Abdurrashid. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Created around 1800, this unsigned work presents a calligraphic composition executed in opaque watercolour and gold on paper.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1800, this unsigned work presents a calligraphic composition executed in opaque watercolour and gold on paper. The central rectangular panel contains flowing black script set against a light ground, while the surrounding border is filled with delicate floral and foliate motifs in muted blues, greens and reds, framed by a dark blue band with gold detailing.

Subject & Meaning

The central inscription, attributed to a scribe known as Abdurrashid of Dilam, appears to be a poetic or devotional text rendered in an ornamental hand. Though the exact content is not specified, the decorative treatment suggests a reverential function, integrating the written word with a garden‑like ornamental setting.

Technique & Style

The artist employed opaque watercolour pigments combined with gold leaf to achieve a luminous contrast between the dark script and the pastel border. The decorative frame reflects a 17th‑century aesthetic, echoing earlier Persian manuscript traditions while adapting them to a standalone paper painting.

History & Provenance

The piece entered the museum’s holdings through the bequest of Harriet Sarah, Baroness Wantage, recorded in 1920–1921. Its design is based on a 17th‑century original, indicating a later copyist’s effort to preserve an earlier calligraphic model.