'Ausrufer und Mäkler (Djiddah)'. Photographer: Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- 'Ausrufer und Mäkler (Djiddah)'. Photographer: Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje
- Date:
- 1888/1888
- Description:
- Abstract: Genre/Subject Matter:This full-length portrait shows a bearded man, described as a ‘crier and broker (Djiddah [Jeddah])’. He stands face forward, looking toward the camera, his mouth open as if in the act of calling out.In his left hand the man holds one end of a long narrow cane. He wears a ring on the little finger of his left hand. In his right hand he carries an unidentifiable fist-sized object and from his left arm hang various items on cords as well as a chain of flat square shapes.The man wears a dark-coloured, hooded outer robe over a white thawb, white trousers, a white turban and sandals. The straps of what may be a small bag are slung over his left shoulder.The man is photographed in a courtyard-like space with plants – some in wide wooden pots – foliage and a window, fronted by bars, visible in the background.Inscriptions:Printed above image, in ink:XXIVPrinted beneath image, in ink:‘Süssigkeitskrämer (Djiddah).’A circular 'British Museum' blind stamp is located in the lower right corner.Physical description: Dimensions:144 x 99 mmFormat:1 collotype printCondition:The print is in good condition.Foliation:‘XXIV’
- Language:
- German
- Type:
- Photograph
- Type (Narrower):
- Photographs
- Type (Broader):
- Image
- Subject:
- Portrait photography
- Rights:
- المُلكية العامة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100023619120.0x000036_ar
81055/vdc_100023619120.0x000036_en
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