Circle of Thomas Phillips, R.A.
Portrait of a man wearing a turban
Lot Closed
October 19, 04:14 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Circle of Thomas Phillips, R.A.
Portrait of a man wearing a turban
oil on canvas, unlined
unframed: 68.5 x 55.4 cm.; 27 x 21¾ in.
framed: 87 x 74.2 cm.; 34¼ x 29¼ in.
This portrait most probably dates from circa 1820. Many European travellers voyaging to the East at this time assumed 'Oriental costume' during their visits, and a number chose to be portrayed in this exotic dress upon their return.