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Rear view of figure in full-length white and gold damask robe trimmed with brown fur and a white 'turban': PD.993-1975

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Rear view of figure in full-length white and gold damask robe trimmed with brown fur and a white 'turban'
The Sultan

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 335 mm
Width: 237 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Runciman, Steven

Dating

Production date: after AD 1803

Note

Re-attrib. to Turkey?

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Bodycolour
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( chain)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour and bodycolour with some gold on chain paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: The Sultan
  • Location: Verso, lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.993-1975
Primary reference Number: 8728
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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