Stratford Canning's Pictures of Turkey
An Ottoman Military officer, possibly the Yeniçeriagasi, or Commander-in-chief of the Janissaries

An Ottoman Military officer, possibly the Yeniçeriagasi, or Commander-in-chief of the Janissaries. Stratford Canning's Pictures of Turkey. Ottoman Illustrations of Costume and Soldiers.

Physical description: An official in green robes and a large green-and-white turban, facing right
Object: Watercolour
Place of origin: Istanbul, Turkey (Painted)
Date: about 1809 (Painted)
Artist/Maker: Anonymous Greek artist (Painter)
Marks and inscriptions: Numbered 6
Dimensions: Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
Victoria and Albert Museum. Museum number: D.88-1895

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Stratford Canning's Pictures of Turkey An Ottoman Military officer, possibly the Yeniçeriagasi, or Commander-in-chief of the Janissaries

Stratford Canning's Pictures of Turkey
An Ottoman Military officer, possibly the Yeniçeriagasi, or Commander-in-chief of the Janissaries