Shirin Collection

Fawzia Shirin - Egyptian Princess
Fawzia Shirin (1921 - ) - an Egyptian princess and Queen of Iran. Princess Fawzia of Egypt and Sudan married Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980), the Crown Prince of Iran, in Cairo, on 16 March 1939

The Consummation of the Marriage Between Khusraw and Shirin (Miniature From the Cycle of Eight Poeti Artist)
The Consummation of the Marriage Between Khusraw and Shirin (Miniature From the Cycle of Eight Poetic Subjects). Found in the collection of The David Collection

Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin, Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet)... A.H. 931 / A
Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin, Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Tile depicting Khusrau Happening upon Shirin Bathing, Qajar dynasty, late 19th century
Tile depicting Khusrau Happening upon Shirin Bathing, Qajar dynasty (1789-1925), late 19th century

Khusrau Gazing at Shirin, from a copy of the Khamsa of Nizami, 1485 (890 A. H. )
Khusrau Gazing at Shirin, from a copy of the Khamsa of Nizami, 1485 (890 A.H.)

Farhad Carrying Shirin and Her Horse, from a copy of the Khamsa of Nizami, Timurid dynasty (ca. 1370-1507), dated 1485 (890 A.H.)

Khusraw Discovering Shirin Bathing, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
1196815 Khusraw Discovering Shirin Bathing, c. 1840 (oil on canvas) by Qajar School (19th century); 66x80.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Shirin examines Khusraws portrait, c. 1490 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932626 Shirin examines Khusraws portrait, c.1490 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); 22.5 x 15.6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Shirin before Shiruya, c. 1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932647 Shirin before Shiruya, c.1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 34.5 x 22 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Farhad Carries Shirins Weary Horse, c. 1653-6 (gouache on gold-sprinkled buff paper)
1196915 Farhad Carries Shirins Weary Horse, c. 1653-6 (gouache on gold-sprinkled buff paper) by Islamic School, (17th century); 23x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

Khusraw sees Shirin bathing from a Khamsa (Quintet), c. 1560 (ink
5932546 Khusraw sees Shirin bathing from a Khamsa (Quintet), c.1560 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 32.7 x 20 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Khusraw and Shirin share a drink, from the Shahnama by Firdousi, c
874262 Khusraw and Shirin share a drink, from the Shahnama by Firdousi, c.1595 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 5.6 x8.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Shirin Bathing, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196799 Shirin Bathing, c.1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Iranian school (16th century); 21x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Iranian, out of copyright

Khosrow and Shirin hunting lions, c. 1580 (opaque w / c on paper)
873734 Khosrow and Shirin hunting lions, c.1580 (opaque w/c on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 20.32 x15.88 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Persian

Tile from Tehran, 19th century (moulded fritware, underglaze-painted)
3432821 Tile from Tehran, 19th century (moulded fritware, underglaze-painted) by Persian School, (19th century); 38.7x51.4 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Khusraw before Shirins palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932573 Khusraw before Shirins palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 32.3 x 20.6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Khusrau and Shirin, dated A. H. 904 / A. D. 1498-99. Creator: Suzi
Khusrau and Shirin, dated A.H. 904/A.D. 1498-99

Khusrau Spies Shirin Bathing, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, 16th century

Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin, Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A. H. 931 / A. D
Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin, Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, dated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Khusraw conversing with Buzurg Ummid (Miniature From the Cycle of Eight Poetic Subjects), 1431. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Khosrow and Shirin, Second Half of the 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
Khosrow and Shirin, Second Half of the 15th century. Private Collection

Shirin Visiting Farhad. Artist: Iranian master
Shirin Visiting Farhad. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Khusraw Discovers Shirin Bathing. (From Pictorial Cycle of Eight Poetic Subjects), Mid of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, New York

Khusraw Feasting, 1431. Artist: Iranian master
Khusraw Feasting, 1431. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Farhad Carries Shirin and her Horse on his Shoulders, 1431. Artist: Iranian master
Farhad Carries Shirin and her Horse on his Shoulders, 1431. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Khosrow and Shirin, Early 15th cen Artist: Anonymous
Khosrow and Shirin, Early 15th cen.. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Persian tile depcting Kushrau seeing Shirin bathing, 19th century
Persian tile depcting Kushrau seeing Shi in bathing, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Banqueting Scene Khusrau Shirin Khamsa Quintet
Banqueting Scene with Khusrau and Shirin, from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami (1141-1209), 1540-70. Iran, Shiraz (?), Safavid Period (1501-1736)

Shirin Farhad 1810 Attributed Amar Das Bhatti
Shirin and Farhad, c. 1810. Attributed to Amar Das Bhatti (Indian, active 1800s), background by Dana Bhatti (Indian, active 1800s)

Ms D-212 fol. 353a The Journey of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) on the China Sea
XIR206625 Ms D-212 fol.353a The Journey of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) on the China Sea, illustration to The Book of Alexander 1191

Ms D-212 fol. 91a Khosro before Shirins Palace, illustration to Khosro and Shirin
XIR206622 Ms D-212 fol.91a Khosro before Shirins Palace, illustration to Khosro and Shirin, 1176, by Elias Nezami (1140-1209) c.1550 (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Ms C-822 The meeting of Khosro and Chirin in the palace, from the Shahnama
XIR206054 Ms C-822 The meeting of Khosro and Chirin in the palace, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Arab troops at Kasr-i-Shirin, Middle East, during WW1
Arab troops at Kasr-i-Shirin (Qasr-e-Shirin, Ghasr-e-Shirin) in the Middle East (now Iran) during the First World War. They include Kerim Khan, Aziz Khan and Ali Agha. Date: circa 1916-1918

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"Shirin: A Tale of Love and Beauty" In the realm of ancient Egypt, Princess Fawzia Shirin captivated hearts with her grace and charm. Her name echoed through time, immortalized in art and literature. Farhad, a skilled artisan, carved a milk channel for Shirin, showcasing his devotion to her. This masterpiece depicted their love story, captured in Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) dating back to A. H. 931. The consummation of the marriage between Khusraw and Shirin was an enchanting moment portrayed by an Iranian master artist. Their union symbolized passion and unity that transcended boundaries. A mesmerizing tile from the late 19th century Qajar dynasty showcased Khusrau's chance encounter with Shirin bathing. The delicate artwork transported viewers to that precise moment when destiny intertwined their lives. Khusrau's gaze upon Shirin was immortalized in a stunning copy of the Khamsa of Nizami from 1485 (890 A. H. ). It revealed his deep admiration for her beauty and spirit. Farhad's unwavering love shone through as he carried both Shirin and her weary horse on his shoulders—a testament to his dedication found within another copy of the Khamsa of Nizami. The canvas came alive as Khusraw discovered Shirin bathing once more; this time painted by an artist during the mid-19th century Qajar dynasty. The oil strokes conveyed longing mixed with desire—an eternal bond between two souls destined to be together. Shirin herself examined Khusraw's portrait delicately crafted using opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper around 1490. She marveled at how it captured not only her physical appearance but also their shared emotions entwined within each stroke. Before Queen Shiruya stood Princess Shirin in all her glory—depicted in a masterpiece from around 1600.