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Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

18th Century

Dominant colour

Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a man in a high turban and a stiff, patterned robe. His beard is neatly trimmed, and he wears a chain around his neck. The frame is packed with swirling designs—leaves, flowers, and scrollwork—around his head and shoulders. The words around him are in Latin, hinting at a historical or political message. The print looks like it was made to look fancy, with heavy borders and tiny details. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.