A SAILOR hotsell (Ottoman - Costume) Original

Stipple engraving of A SAILOR (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).

It has before been observed, that the Turkish navy, although rather numerous, is not very formidable. The Turks themselves are averse to the sea, and many of their best sailors are Greeks: but even these are in general ignorant of the science of navigation, although they posses much practical skill in seas, they are acquainted with. The thirty first Odah of the janissaries, whose symbol is an anchor, is employed in the sea service; but these form only a very small part of the marine, and are chiefly employed in fighting.
When the service of the state requires it, the Sultan orders a levy to be made from all the Greek islands, which are required to furnish a certain number of sailors. These however are used only for the purpose of manoeuvring the ships; the mussulmen, who are on board, are employed either in attack or defence.

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

Original prints can have some imperfections due to the age. Please consult the images attentively.

Passe-partout is not included.
Frame is not included.

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