Studies of Male Figures in Turkish Dress

Drawing details

Artist: Formerly attributed to Leighton, Lord, Frederic (1830-1896), Baron of Stretton, P.R.A., painter and sculptor
Title: Studies of Male Figures in Turkish Dress
Date: 1845-65
Media: Pencil and watercolour on white paper
Dimensions: 29.5 x 41.0 cm
Location: Leighton House Museum
Picture credit: Leighton House Museum, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Reference number: LHO/D/0438 p.8
Inscriptions: Inscribed lower edge "Servitore di Nos Signore aga al servitio ahanthilame nabel Derwish" in pencil.

Interpretation

The figure to the left is an officer or domestic of the Grand Vizier, distinguished by the yellow footwear. The second figure corresponds to Alexander, Plate 8. Chief usher of the Grand Signior. The third figure corresponds to Alexander, Plate 49.

Description

Full-length studies of four male figures in Turkish dress. 

Provenance

Presented to Leighton House Museum by 1926 

Related Paintings/Projects

Image of painting unavailable. Sketchbook including Views in the Middle East and Costume Studies
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