An OFFICER popular Of The JANISSARIES (Ottoman - Costume) Original

Stipple engraving of AN OFFICER OF THE JANISSARIES (Costume - Ottoman Empire)

Hand colored.

Published by W. Miller. London. Engravings dated 1802,

An exquisitely engraved and hand colored image, from Octavian Dalvimart's "The Costume of Turkey" which was first published in 1802.

Each hand-colored plate, drawn from life in 1798 by Octavien Dalvimart and stipple-engraved by John Dadley and William Poole, is accompanied by an explanation of the figure's role, responsibility and details of dress, written by Miller (misattributed by Hiler to William Alexander).

Throughout the whole extent of the Mussulman empire the military government forms the basis of the constitution. Each individual, with the exception of the ministers of religion, may be considered as a soldier, who is always ready to take up arms and march under the banner of the prophet. And we may indeed consider the whole nation, as a large armed body, of which the Sultan is the generalissimo. The Mussulman soldiers are divided into two classes: the Spahis, or cavalry, and the Janissaries, or infantry. The latter are dispersed throughout the different parts of the empire, and although they have their different officers, and constantly receive pay like regular troops, yet they follow other trades and professions. This plate represents an under officer of Janissaries in his common dress.

Very good condition. An attractive print together with a separate sheet of descriptive text in both English and French.

This BEAUTIFUL colored print provides us a snapshot in history of early study of Turkish costume and culture.

This is an ORIGINAL antique print NOT a reproduction.

Sizes: 35cm x 25.8cm

Condition: Very good

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Frame is not included.

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