English School, 19th century
Figure studies of Turkish costumes including: Reis effendi of Secretary; Mufti, head of the Law; Turban Bearer; Vizer; Sultan's Body Guard; Colonel of Janissaries; Porters; Cooks and Ladle Bearer; Mohalibé Merchant; Seller of Buttermilk Curds; and Eunuchs of Serraglico
inscribed as titled and two further inscribed 'Mohalibe Merchant species of inferior Blancmangér, eaten with Rosewater Hzowder'd Sugar', and 'Cooks distributing Pilau to the Corps de Garde. Ladle bearer to the Janissaries'
pen and ink and watercolour heightened with gold on paper
three unframed
12¼ x 15¼in. (31 x 38.7cm.) (9)
English School, 19th century
Figure studies of Turkish costumes including: Reis effendi of Secretary; Mufti, head of the Law; Turban Bearer; Vizer; Sultan's Body Guard; Colonel of Janissaries; Porters; Cooks and Ladle Bearer; Mohalibé Merchant; Seller of Buttermilk Curds; and Eunuchs of Serraglico
inscribed as titled and two further inscribed 'Mohalibe Merchant species of inferior Blancmangér, eaten with Rosewater Hzowder'd Sugar', and 'Cooks distributing Pilau to the Corps de Garde. Ladle bearer to the Janissaries'
pen and ink and watercolour heightened with gold on paper
three unframed
12¼ x 15¼in. (31 x 38.7cm.) (9)
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