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'Vornehmer indischer Kaufmann und türkische Beamte in Mekka'. Photographer: Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje [12r] (1/1)
The record is made up of 1 collotype print. It was created in 1888. It was written in German. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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Genre/Subject Matter:
This group portrait shows an Indian merchant and three Turkish officials as well as a young boy. The title notes that the Indian merchant is ‘distinguished’ or ‘noble’.
While two of the men – seated at left and standing at left – each wear a janbiya at their waist under their outer robes, the man seated second from right holds a sword in its scabbard.
The negative has had hand-work applied, causing it to take on a soft-shaded quality in places. In particular the original background has been substituted completely, aside from elements of the rug on which they are standing and seated.
Inscriptions:
Printed above image, in ink:
X
Printed beneath image, in ink:
‘Vornehmer indischer Kaufmann und türkische Beamte in Mekka.’
A circular 'British Museum' blind stamp is located in the lower right corner.
- Extent and format
- 1 collotype print
- Physical characteristics
Dimensions:
183 x 247 mm
Format:
1 collotype print
Condition:
The print is in good condition.
Foliation:
‘X’
- Written in
- German in Latin script View the complete information for this record
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- 1781.b.6/10
- Title
- 'Vornehmer indischer Kaufmann und türkische Beamte in Mekka'. Photographer: Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje
- Pages
- 12r
- Author
- Hurgronje, Christiaan, Snouck
- Usage terms
- Public Domain