Who painted Οι 28 πρώτοι σουλτάνοι της Οθωμανικής Αυτοκρατορίας?

Οι 28 πρώτοι σουλτάνοι της Οθωμανικής Αυτοκρατορίας was painted by Unknown in 2009.

Where can I see Οι 28 πρώτοι σουλτάνοι της Οθωμανικής Αυτοκρατορίας?

Οι 28 πρώτοι σουλτάνοι της Οθωμανικής Αυτοκρατορίας is held by Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

Artwork

Οι 28 πρώτοι σουλτάνοι της Οθωμανικής Αυτοκρατορίας

Unknown , 2009

Οι 28 πρώτοι σουλτάνοι της Οθωμανικής Αυτοκρατορίας is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 2009 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece. This oil on canvas painting depicts a row of 28 figures, representing the first sultans of the Ottoman Empire.

About this work

This painting shows 28 Ottoman sultans lined up in a row. Each one wears a turban and robe in bright colors. The faces look flat, like painted masks.

This work isn’t signed. Experts think it was made around 1800. It lists sultans in order—from the first to the last.

Want to see more like this? Look up the Museum of Ethnography.

Overview

This oil on canvas painting depicts a row of 28 figures, representing the first sultans of the Ottoman Empire.

Subject & Meaning

The figures, each wearing a turban and robe, are arranged in chronological order, showcasing the succession of Ottoman rulers. Their flat, mask-like faces suggest a focus on representation rather than individual characterization.

Technique & Style

The use of bright colors for the turbans and robes adds a decorative element to the work, while the overall style is characterized by a lack of depth and naturalism in the figures' faces.

History & Provenance

Created around 1800, the painting is an unsigned work. It is associated with the Museum of Ethnography, suggesting a connection to the study and display of cultural artifacts.