A Picnic at Night by Muhammad Qasim. A group of figures in traditional Persian attire gathers under a tree at night, illuminated by torches and candles against a backdrop of pink hills.
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A Picnic at Night

Muhammad Qasim

1650 · Gold, Paper, Paint

An elegant 17th-century Safavid miniature capturing a sophisticated nocturnal gathering with torches and music.

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Where it works

A calm artwork with moderate presence in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Warm beige, Soft gray, Olive green

About the piece

Painted by Muhammad Qasim in 1650, this exquisite Persian miniature depicts a refined social gathering under the night sky. Figures in ornate courtly attire are shown conversing and enjoying music around candles and torches, set against a dreamlike landscape of soft pink hills and stylized trees. The work is a masterclass in the delicate linework and graceful compositions characteristic of the Safavid period.

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