Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures

1806

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait Made for Prince Salim

Dominant colour

Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures is a 1806 by Georg Christian Schule, a Romanticism work, depicting Made for Prince Salim, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Georg Christian Schule
When & what style?: 1806 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a thick beard and a tall, decorated hat. His fur collar is detailed, and his head is framed by a round border. The print looks old, with fine lines showing the texture of his clothes and hair. The text below says "Selim der Dritte Türkischer Kaiser," which means this is likely a print of a historical Ottoman leader. The artist, Georg Christian Schule, made it in 1806. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A print by Georg Christian Schule from 1806 depicts Selim III alongside Turkish sultans, sultanas, and other historical figures, with the title and subject identified in the inscription.

Read the full account in the museum source.