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James Baillie Fraser (1783-1856). A View of Shiraz from the pass of Tang-i Allah Akbar, 1821
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Description
- Watercolour on paper
Watercolour on paper, inscription in ink on reverse in James Baillie Fraser's hand "View of Sheeraaz from the pass of Tungue Alla Akbar"
Provenance
James Baillie Fraser (1783-1856)
By direct descent to Malcolm R. Fraser Esq
By direct descent to Malcolm R. Fraser Esq
Catalogue Note
This watercolour was painted by James Baillie Fraser during his return journey from India to Britain in 1821-23, when he travelled extensively through Persia. His route took him from Bombay to Bushehr, then on to Shiraz, Isfahan, Tehran, Khurasan, Gurgan, Gilan, Ardebil, Tabriz, Tiflis, Odessa and Vienna. He arrived back in 1823.
The pass of Tang-i Allah Akbar is apparently so named because the view of Shiraz from this point is so dramatic that people are said to exclaim "Allahu Akbar" upon seeing it for the first time.
The pass of Tang-i Allah Akbar is apparently so named because the view of Shiraz from this point is so dramatic that people are said to exclaim "Allahu Akbar" upon seeing it for the first time.