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Sir David Wilkie, R.A., 1785-1841
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir David Wilkie, R.A.
- Portrait of the infant daughter of Admiral Walker, Commander of the Turkish Fleet
- signed, inscribed and dated 1840
- pencil and watercolour
- 31.5x23.5cm.; 12½x9¼in.
Provenance
The Collection of R. S. Holford Esq.
Literature
Sir David Wilkie's Sketches in Turkey, Syria and Egypt 1840-1841, London, 1843, pl. VI
Catalogue Note
"In Constantinople, the dress of the children is striking, from that of its resemblance to that of the Turkish women...there is generally no distinction in dress between the child of three years old and the woman of mature years." This charming work provides and interesting display of traditional Turkish dress and the customs specifically relating to the costume of children. The introduction to Sir David Wilkie's Sketches in Turkey, Syria and Egypt 1840-1841 describes the present work as "of remarkable beauty, and one on which the accomplished artist has bestowed much care. It is not to be surpassed by any similar sketches of the greatest masters."