Illustrations of Ottomans circa 1790 in

Costumes Turcs
Tercüman

Drogeman d'une mission.

Painting (watercolour). Folio 110 from an album showing Turkish costume. Tercüman, the interpreter of a diplomatic mission. Yellow kaftan with a white collar and edging, elbow-length sleeves. White robe with a flower pattern, red ankle-length trousers. Yellow boots, blue tunic, brown fur cap.

Compare: 58 Capou terjuman : grand drogman (interprête) de la Porte great interpreter of the Porte in: Monnier's album: Costumes Orientaux, Bourg-en-Bresse, Ms 65

Compare: 27 [Tourdjouman] Bey, interprète ou drogman de la Porte Tercüman Bey, interpreter of the Porte in: Dessins originaux de costumes turcs, BnF 4-OD-23

British Museum. Registration number: 1974,0617,0.12.2.110
Previously owned by Heinrich Friedrich von Diez

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