'Pilger aus Baghdad'. Photographer: Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- 'Pilger aus Baghdad'. Photographer: Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje
- Date:
- 1888/1888
- Description:
- Abstract: Genre/Subject Matter:This full-length seated portrait shows two pilgrims from Baghdad. They sit face forward on the ground, looking towards the camera.The man on the right is dressed in a mid-coloured outer robe and a fez-like hat. The man on the left wears a thawb open at the chest or wide-legged trousers. Over his shoulders is a woven striped shawl, possibly a keffiyeh and on his head is a patterned turban. He is barefoot.The two men are photographed in a courtyard-like space with foliage visible in the background and a dark-coloured sheet hanging loosely behind them.The negative has had hand-work applied, causing it to take on a soft-shaded quality in places.Inscriptions:Printed above image, in ink:XXPrinted beneath image, in ink:‘Pilger aus Baghdad.’A circular 'British Museum' blind stamp is located in the lower right corner.Physical description: Dimensions:97 x 135 mmFormat:1 collotype printCondition:The print is in good condition.Foliation:‘XX’
- Language:
- German
- Type:
- Photograph
- Type (Narrower):
- Photographs
- Type (Broader):
- Image
- Subject:
- Portrait photography
- Rights:
- المُلكية العامة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100023619120.0x000041_ar
81055/vdc_100023619120.0x000041_en
1781.b.6/41
1781.b.6/41