The Evolution of Persian Painting: From the Fall of the Safavid Dynasty to the Rise of Qajar Art

One of the most distinctive features of Qajar painting was the emergence of large-scale oil paintings, which were a departure from the intricate and small-scale miniatures of previous eras. These oil paintings, often portraying royal figures, aristocrats, or heroic scenes, became a hallmark of Qajar visual culture. The use of oil paint allowed for a greater range of color, depth, and realism, bringing Persian painting closer to European standards of naturalism.