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ARCH.2003.37, Rendition: 808769
This image shows an open newspaper clipping from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 7, 1980, mounted or pasted into what appears to be a scrapbook or archival binder.
The clipping features two large, black-and-white photographs side-by-side, each documenting an Islamic art object associated with an exhibition titled “Sacred Symbols of Islam.”
Left Image: 18th-Century Indian Prayer Rug
Right Image: “Designation of Ali by the Angel Gabriel” (Detail)
Overall Context:
The clipping is likely a press release or review for the “Sacred Symbols of Islam” exhibition held at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard. It highlights the cultural and religious richness of Islamic art through two contrasting but complementary artifacts: the devotional textile of the Indian subcontinent and the narrative painting from Persia. The inclusion of a date (through February 2) and the mention of “some 50 other works” frames it as promotional material for a significant scholarly and artistic event.
The aged, yellowed paper and the scrapbook presentation suggest this was preserved as part of a historical or personal archive, possibly by someone associated with or interested in the exhibition or Islamic art.
In summary, this is a historical newspaper clipping showcasing two important works of Islamic art — an 18th-century Indian prayer rug and a late 15th-century Persian painting — as part of the Harvard Fogg Museum’s “Sacred Symbols of Islam” exhibition in 1980–81.
The image shows a page from the Harvard Gazette dated November 7, 1980, featuring two illustrations. The left side of the page displays a black and white photograph of an 18th-century Indian prayer rug. The prayer rug is intricately patterned with floral motifs, geometric designs, and a central medallion, bordered by ornate details. The right side of the page contains a detailed illustration of an angel, presumably Gabriel, blessing Ali (a central figure in Islamic tradition). This illustration is from a 15th-century opaque watercolor on paper, attributed to Sultan Muhammad. The angel is depicted with wings and is holding a staff, and the scene is surrounded by floral and fruit-filled motifs, suggesting a divine or sacred context. The illustrations are accompanied by captions that provide context and information about the items shown.
The image shows an open book or album with two pages visible, each containing an illustration.
On the left page, there is a detailed image of an 18th-century Indian prayer rug. The rug features intricate floral and geometric patterns, with a central medallion and a border that is densely decorated with various motifs. The caption below the image identifies it as part of the Fogg's "Sacred Symbols of Islam" collection.
On the right page, there is an illustration titled "Designation of Ali by the Angel Gabriel." This artwork is described as a detail from an opaque watercolor on paper, dating back to the late 15th century, Iran, and attributed to Sultan Muhammad. The image depicts a figure with wings, possibly an angel, interacting with another figure. The background is filled with detailed foliage and other decorative elements, adding to the overall complexity of the scene.
The caption below the right image mentions that it appears with some 50 other works through February 2 in the "Sacred Symbols of Islam" exhibition. The text at the top of the page indicates that this is from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 7, 1980.
A page of a magazine with two images of Islamic art is displayed on a gray background. The magazine is the Harvard Gazette, and the page is dated November 7, 1980. The image on the left is a rug, and the image on the right is a painting. The rug is a 18th-century Indian prayer rug from the Fogg's "Sacred Symbols of Islam." The painting is the "Designation of Ali by the Angel Gabriel" by Sultan Muhammad.
The image shows an open book or magazine with two pages displayed. The left page features a detailed black-and-white illustration of an 18th-century Indian prayer rug with intricate patterns and designs. The right page shows a detailed black-and-white illustration of a design titled "Designation of Ali by the Angel Gabriel" from the late 15th century, Iran, attributed to Sultan Muhammad. The text on the pages provides information about the illustrations and their origins. The overall image has a vintage or aged appearance.
The image shows an open book or catalog page from the Harvard Gazette, dated November 7, 1980. The page features two distinct illustrations:
This page serves as a visual and informational introduction to the exhibition, drawing attention to both architectural and figurative representations of sacred themes in Islamic art.
The image is a scan or reproduction of a page from the Harvard Gazette dated November 7, 1980. It features two distinct pieces of Islamic art:
Left Panel: An intricately designed 18th-century Indian prayer rug. The design is highly detailed, featuring floral and geometric patterns with symmetry. The text identifies it as part of an exhibition titled "Sacred Symbols of Islam" from the Fogg Art Museum.
Right Panel: An artwork showing a depiction of the Angel Gabriel. It's a detailed opaque watercolor on paper, dating back to the late 15th century from Iran, by Sultan Muhammad. The artwork portrays the angel dressed in flowing garments with large, feathered wings, and it appears to show Gabriel interacting with the environment, possibly pointing upwards.
Both artworks are paired on the page to represent themes of Islamic art and culture, with explanatory captions below describing the works.
The image shows an open newspaper or a printed article, titled "Harvard Gazette November 7, 1980." Two images are reproduced within the open page. On the left side, there is a high-resolution print of an ornate 18th-century Indian prayer rug. The rug is detailed with intricate floral and geometric patterns typical of Islamic art and includes a mihrab design at the top, which is a semicircular niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla (the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca and hence the direction that Muslims should face when praying).
On the right side of the spread, there is an image of an artwork depicting a winged figure, titled "Designation of 'Ali by the Angel Gabriel (detail: opaque watercolor on paper; late 15th century, Iran) by Sultan Muhammad (1)," indicating that this is a detail from a larger work. The figure appears to have wings and is surrounded by floral patterns, which is characteristic of Persian miniature painting.
The text below the images mentions that these works are from the "Pages" section of "Sacred Symbols of Islam" and that they will be shown with some 50 other works through February 2 in an exhibition of the same name. This gives some context suggesting that the images are part of a printed publication discussing an upcoming or ongoing exhibition of Islamic art.
The image depicts an open page of a newspaper called the Harvard Gazette, dated November 7, 1980. The page features two black-and-white images side by side.
The left image shows an 18th-century Indian prayer rug, which is highly detailed with intricate floral and geometric patterns, mainly focused towards the center in an arch-like shape.
The right image is a detailed illustration titled "Designation of Ali by the Angel Gabriel," described as an opaque watercolor on paper from the late 15th century, originating in Iran. It portrays a figure with wings, traditional clothing, and a distinctive hairstyle, reaching upward with one hand.
Both images are related to an exhibition called "Sacred Symbols of Islam," with mention that the work by Sultan Muhammad (?) appears with around 50 other works through February 2 in this exhibition.
This is a page spread from the Harvard Gazette (dated November 7, 1980) showing two illustrations side by side.
Left image: An ornate 18th‑century Indian prayer rug from the Fogg Museum. It features a dense, symmetrical floral/ar architectural design with a central arch shape and a dark, decorative border. The reproduction is in black and white.
Right image: A late 15th‑century Iranian painting titled Designation of Ali by the Angel Gabriel, attributed to Sultan Muhammad. It shows a winged angel figure (Gabriel) in flowing robes, set against a stylized, leafy background. The caption notes it is an opaque watercolor on paper and is part of an exhibit on Sacred Symbols of Islam.
Overall, the page presents two Islamic art works (a rug and a mini-painting) with brief captions describing each.