MAXFIELD PARRISH Princess Parizade Arabian Nights Custom Framed Print- 18 x 21"
$ 39.58
Description
MAXFIELD PARRISH Princess Parizade Arabian Nights Custom Framed Print- 18 x 21". The artwork depicts the legendary heroine Parizade standing triumphantly atop a rocky mountain landscape with flowing robes billowing in the wind as she carries the enchanted Singing Tree from the classic Persian tales of. Vintage framed print of Princess Parizade Bringing Home the Singing Tree, a dramatic and romantic Orientalist-inspired scene originally created in 1906. The artwork depicts the legendary heroine Parizade standing triumphantly atop a rocky mountain landscape with flowing robes billowing in the wind as she carries the enchanted Singing Tree from the classic Persian tales of One Thousand and One Nights. Rich jewel tones, sweeping movement, and atmospheric clouds give the piece a striking theatrical presence. Beautifully housed in a substantial dark wood frame with carved ribbed detailing and glass front. The back bears a vintage framing shop stamp from Nelsonville, New York, adding to its period character and provenance. An eye-catching statement piece for eclectic, traditional, maximalist, bohemian, or literary-inspired interiors. Perfect for collectors of fairy tale art, vintage prints, Orientalist imagery, or dramatic decorative wall art. Details: • Title: Princess Parizade Bringing Home the Singing Tree • Original artwork date: 1906 • Medium: Vintage print under glass • Framed dimensions: approximately 20" x 17" • Dark carved wood frame with decorative detailing • Wired and ready to hang • Back stamped from a Nelsonville, NY framing shop • Vintage condition with age-related wear to frame and print consistent with age A wonderfully moody and uncommon vintage decorative print with timeless storybook appeal. Princess Parizade is a heroine from the famous Middle Eastern folk tale collection One Thousand and One Nights , also known as Arabian Nights. Her story, “The Story of Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Perie-Banou” and related Parizade tales, became especially popular in Europe during the late 1800s and early 1900s when artists and illustrators were fascinated with exotic fantasy subjects and Orientalist imagery. In the legend, Parizade is the intelligent and courageous sister of two princes. She learns about three magical treasures: The Speaking Bird The Singing Tree The Golden Water When her brothers fail in their dangerous quest to retrieve them, Parizade disguises herself and bravely journeys through enchanted mountains and magical dangers to recover the treasures herself. Unlike many fairy-tale princesses, she is portrayed as resourceful, fearless, and clever rather than passive. The “Singing Tree” specifically symbolizes beauty, enchantment, and wisdom. In many artistic depictions, including your print, Parizade is shown dramatically returning home carrying a branch from the magical tree while winds swirl around her robes atop mountainous terrain. Your print reflects the early 20th-century fascination with: Arabian Nights stories Romantic fantasy heroines Dramatic theatrical compositions Orientalist decorative art The flowing drapery, heroic pose, and moody skies are very characteristic of 1900–1920 storybook and decorative illustration styles. Pieces like this were often reproduced as decorative prints for upscale homes, libraries, and parlors during the early-to-mid 20th century.
