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Male figure, a street seller, in sleeveless jacket and turkish 'trousers' carrying on his head a tray of eatables (probably chapatis) with a wooden support frame: PD.1000-1975

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Male figure, a street seller, in sleeveless jacket and turkish 'trousers' carrying on his head a tray of eatables (probably chapatis) with a wooden support frame
Muhallerbiji - vendor of milk puddings

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 333 mm
Width: 233 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

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( chain)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on chain paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Muhallerbiji - vendor of milk puddings
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.1000-1975
Primary reference Number: 8735

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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