Mirror Hall

Mirror Hall (Persian: تالار آینه tālār-e āyeneh) is an oil on canvas painting by Iranian realist painter Kamal-ol-Molk, his first work since receiving the title Kamal-ol-Molk ("Perfection of the Realm").^[1][2] It is considered one of his masterpieces, and marks a starting point in Iran's modern art.^[3][4]

Mirror Hall
Artist	Kamal-ol-Molk
Year	1876
Medium	Oil on canvas
Movement	Realism
Dimensions	90 cm × 100 cm (35 in × 39 in)
Location	Golestan Palace, Tehran

The painting was executed in over five years,^[2] depicting Naser-ed-Din Shah sitting on a chair in front of a window at the Mirror Hall of the Golestan Palace, the chief residence of the Qajar dynasty.^[3]

The completion of the painting coincided with the Shah's murder in 1896, and the accession of his son, Mozaffar-ed-Din Shah.^[3]

Kamal-ol-Molk was later questioned about the theft of some precious gems located at the hall, but the actual culprit was eventually found.^[3]

The Mirror Hall is famous for its remarkable mirror work. It was designed by architect Abul Hassan Memar Bashi Esfahani (d. 1245-1305 AH / 1829-1888 AD) (nicknamed Sani-ol-Molk), while Minister of Architecture Yahya Khan (Mowtamed-ol-Molk) was the consultant.