Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures

1774

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Turkish sultans, sultanas and other historical figures is a 1774 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1774 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The image is a print of a portrait of a man with a turban and a long beard. He is wearing a white robe with black fur trim and a large belt buckle. The background is a light color with horizontal lines. The man's facial expression is serious, and he is looking directly at the viewer. His turban is wrapped around his head in a complex pattern, and his beard is long and curly. This portrait is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this art movement, you can explore the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A 1774 print depicts Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid I within a circular frame, accompanied by the years of his birth and reign. The image is lettered with his title, identifying him as the subject.

Read the full account in the museum source.