Drawings and PrintsBooks1885

By The Grolier Club|Edward FitzGerald|Omar Khayyám|George Ashdown Audsley|Owen Jones (American|British|Iranian|British, Scottish|British)

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the Astronomer-Poet of Persia is a books New York created in 1885 using illustrations: lithography measuring 9 1/4 x 6 3/8 x 1/2 in. (23.5 x 16.2 x 1.3 cm) attributed to The Grolier Club|Edward FitzGerald|Omar Khayyám|George Ashdown Audsley|Owen Jones (American|British|Iranian|British, Scottish|British) — now part of the Drawings and Prints collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIllustrations: lithography
Dimensions9 1/4 x 6 3/8 x 1/2 in. (23.5 x 16.2 x 1.3 cm)
ClassificationBooks
DepartmentDrawings and Prints
Credit LineTransferred from the Library, 1922
Date1885

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the Astronomer-Poet of Persia?

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the Astronomer-Poet of Persia is housed in the Drawings and Prints department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the Astronomer-Poet of Persia created?

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the Astronomer-Poet of Persia dates to 1885.

What material is Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the Astronomer-Poet of Persia made from?

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the Astronomer-Poet of Persia is crafted from illustrations: lithography.

Is Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the Astronomer-Poet of Persia in the public domain?

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, the Astronomer-Poet of Persia is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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