'Sèjjid in Mekka'. Photographer: Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- 'Sèjjid in Mekka'. Photographer: Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje
- Date:
- 1888/1888
- Description:
- Abstract: Genre/Subject Matter:This full length seated portrait of a bearded man shows a sayyid in Mecca.The man is seated on an upholstered seat with bolster cushions on either side of him. These are covered in a patterned fabric featuring roses, pomegranates and other botanical motifs. See also 1781.b.6/24The man wears an outer robe and white turban with a dark-coloured cap.The negative has had hand-work applied, causing it to take on a soft-shaded quality in places. In particular, the background appears to have been substituted, aside from the carpet on which the man is seated.Inscriptions:Printed above image, in ink:XIVPrinted beneath image, in ink:'Sèjjid in Mekka.'A circular 'British Museum' blind stamp is located in the lower right corner.Physical description: Dimensions:131 x 91 mmFormat:1 collotype printCondition:The print is in good condition.Foliation:‘XIV’
- Language:
- German
- Type:
- Photograph
- Type (Narrower):
- Photographs
- Type (Broader):
- Image
- Subject:
- Portrait photography
- Rights:
- المُلكية العامة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100023619120.0x000018_ar
81055/vdc_100023619120.0x000018_en
1781.b.6/23
1781.b.6/23