Drawings and PrintsBooks1897

By Omar Khayyám|Edward FitzGerald|R. H. Russell & Sons|William Henry Bradley|Wayside Press (Iranian|British|American|American|American)

Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, The Astronomer Poet of Persia is a books created in 1897 using illustrations: woodcuts measuring 6 1/2 x 5 1/8 in. (16.5 x 13 cm) attributed to Omar Khayyám|Edward FitzGerald|R. H. Russell & Sons|William Henry Bradley|Wayside Press (Iranian|British|American|American|American) — now part of the Drawings and Prints collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIllustrations: woodcuts
Dimensions6 1/2 x 5 1/8 in. (16.5 x 13 cm)
ClassificationBooks
DepartmentDrawings and Prints
Credit LineGift of Fern Bradley Dufner, 1972
Date1897

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, The Astronomer Poet of Persia?

Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, The Astronomer Poet of Persia is housed in the Drawings and Prints department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, The Astronomer Poet of Persia created?

Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, The Astronomer Poet of Persia dates to 1897.

What material is Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, The Astronomer Poet of Persia made from?

Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, The Astronomer Poet of Persia is crafted from illustrations: woodcuts.

Is Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, The Astronomer Poet of Persia in the public domain?

Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 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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