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Seraskier Pasha General in Chief

Charles Frederick or Carlo Federico Brockdorff

1835

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Seraskier Pasha General in Chief is a 1835 watercolor by Charles Frederick or Carlo Federico Brockdorff, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Charles Frederick or Carlo Federico Brockdorff
When & what style?: 1835 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a man dressed in a blue robe with gold accents, standing on a beige floor. He wears a blue cape with a gold belt and a red and gold hat. The man has a white beard and mustache, and he is looking to the left. His right hand is on his hip, and his left hand is by his side. The man's attire suggests a high-ranking military officer, and the gold accents on his clothing indicate wealth and status. The artist has used watercolor to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who specialized in portraits of military leaders during the Romanticism movement. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting *Seraskier Pasha, General in Chief* by Charles Frederick Brockdorff depicts an Ottoman military leader holding the position of Serasker, equivalent to the Minister of Defence in the empire. Executed in 1835, the work was later acquired by W. Spencer in October 1968 for £18.

Read the full account in the museum source.