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.