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A Zülfü Baltaci

William Page

1820

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

american_folk_art Romanticism Early 19th Century

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A Zülfü Baltaci is a 1820 watercolor by William Page, a american_folk_art work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: William Page
When & what style?: 1820 · american_folk_art
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a man in a tall, pointed hat and a long robe with wide sleeves. His outfit is mostly brown and white, with a blue collar and striped pants. One hand rests on his hip while the other points outward, like he’s explaining something. The hat and loose clothing look like traditional Ottoman dress, which was common in European art of the time. The watercolor style is simple but full of character, with bold lines and flat colors. Want to see more? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for their full collection of similar works.