1732
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures is a 1732 by Wilhelm Busch, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman sitting on a couch, wearing a long dress and a headscarf. She's looking to her right, with her left arm resting on the couch and her right arm on her lap. There's a small table in front of her. The room has a window with a curtain, and the walls are decorated with patterns. The woman's dress is detailed, with folds and textures visible. The overall atmosphere is calm and serene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
The print from 1732 by Busch features a depiction of a sultana reclining, accompanied by various Turkish sultans and historical figures, with a title inscribed on the print.
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Heinrich Christian Wilhelm Busch (14 April 1832 – 9 January 1908) was a German humorist, poet, illustrator, and painter.
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