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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.11
Inscriptions:
Inscribed lower edge "[six illegible words]" in pencil. The inscriptions are likely to be names or occupations of the figures.
All four figures show janissaries, the infantry force of the Grand Vizier, in their ceremonial dress. The first two figures illustrate the customary large felt hat with a square piece falling behind the head. The front of the hat held a socket of copper which originally held feathers but was later replaced by a spoon.
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