Lady Khorshid

I took this photo on my visit to Malek Museum. This painting is called "Khorshid Khanoom" or "The Lady Khorshid" which  is painted by the well know Persian Artist, Abolhassan Ghafari during Qajar Period. Lady Khorshid was actually the painter's cousin, who possibly acted as the matriarch to Ghaffari clan. In this image, the woman’s body language, stance and gaze is challenging to the audience to comprehend her. I do love the colorful form of her dress.