"Conquest of Tehran" to Be Displayed

May 12, 2001 - 0:0
TEHRAN On the occasion of International Museum Day and Cultural Heritage Week, some 60 works focusing on events of the Constitution Movement era and a magnificent painting entitled "Conquest of Tehran" are to be displayed in the Blue Hall of Niavaran Museum.

According to the Public Relations Department of the Cultural Heritage Organization, the works include documents, photos and decrees dating back to the Constitution Movement era.

"Constitutional Decree" is the most magnificent work displayed in this exhibition. The decree was issued by Mozaffaredin Shah of the Qajar Dynasty. It was kept in Sahebgharanieh Palace.

Photos of Constitution Movement leaders such as Sattar Khan and Baqer Khan also have been put on display in the exhibition.

The painting "Conquest of Tehran" portrays a group of fighters at the time of the conquest of Tehran.

The exhibition will be open from May 18 till May 25. It is being organized by the Library and Photo Museum of the Islamic Consultative Assembly.