400 Faces

Ahmad Morshedloo

2004 · Ink on paper · Islamic Art

This drawing depicts a mass of female faces, some veiled in a black chador. Interspersed amidst many are broken dolls, which give the scene a foreboding touch. The piece comes from Morshedloo’s direct experience and observations of daily life in Iran. The sincerity of each gaze creates a compelling picture of those who comprise the everyday populace.

Artist

Ahmad Morshedloo

Date

2004

Medium

Ink on paper

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Purchase, 2012 NoRuz at The Met Benefit, 2013