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The Genre Paintinglate 18th century- early 19th century

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Watercolor or gouache full-length portrait of a standing woman in a long gray-blue dress with a patterned sash, holding a fringed parasol, painted in a flat illustrative style on aged paper
Watercolor full-length figure of a bearded man in a voluminous green robe, wearing a tall Ottoman bektaşi-style white turban with a red crown, standing in three-quarter view; cursive inscription in Latin script at bottom.
Watercolor full-length figure study of a standing woman in a mustard-yellow robe with braided trim and a white head covering with black embroidered edge, arms folded, with cursive inscription below reading "Greek"
Watercolor full-length figure of a man in Ottoman dress: tall wrapped turban, green robe over striped vest, red sash, loose blue salvar trousers, and red slippers, holding a long staff, wearing black gloves.
Watercolor full-length figure of a woman in Ottoman dress: embroidered turban, yellow robe, floral patterned garments, blue sash at the waist, holding a folded fan; cursive inscription below reads "Turk"
Watercolor full-length figure of a standing man wearing an orange kaftan, yellow sash, blue baggy trousers, and a red fez with black brim, holding a curved saber at his side; cursive inscription "Janissary" below.
Watercolor and ink illustration of a full-length standing figure wearing a yellow-green patterned head covering, brown outer cloak with fringed hem, and pale pink skirt, with hands clasped at the waist; cursive inscription below reads "Greek."
Hand-colored engraving or watercolor of a full-length standing figure wearing a white robe with red embroidered hem, a yellow floral shawl draped over one arm, and a dark blue head covering with a flower ornament, one hand raised with finger extended.
Watercolor or gouache illustration of two shirtless figures wrestling, each gripping the other's neck and shoulder, both wearing brown knee-length trousers, shown in wide stances against a plain cream background with flat, even brushwork.
Watercolor full-length figure of a standing person in a long white robe with gold trim, red sash, and green-and-white turban, holding a red cloth and staff; cursive inscription in English along the bottom edge.
Watercolor full-length figure of a bearded man in a yellow robe with dark fur trim and a tall white turban with gold band, standing against a plain pale background; cursive inscription below reads "Captain Pacha."
Watercolor or gouache illustration of a standing male figure in Ottoman costume: pink robe, floral trousers, gold belt with dagger, white turban with green brim and black plume, yellow shoes, holding leafy branches in each hand. Cursive inscription at bottom reads "Portman."
Watercolor or gouache full-length figure of a man in a yellow-green Ottoman robe with dark fur trim, wearing a tall white turban with an orange-and-gold band; hands clasped at chest, yellow slippers visible; cursive inscription below reads "Hamatan Aga"
Watercolor illustration of a full-length standing male figure wearing a white robe with dark fur-trimmed front panel and a tall white turban with gold band, holding a small object; cursive inscription below reads "Grand Vizier"
Watercolor illustration of a standing figure wearing a full-length green robe with dark trim and a white face veil, arms crossed at the chest, standing on a small earthen mound; cursive inscription below.
Watercolor figure study, full-length standing woman in a high-waisted blue-gray gown with lace hem trim and a green spencer jacket with dark cuffs, hands on hips, standing on a small oval of grass; cursive inscription below
Hand-colored engraving, full-length figure of a woman in Ottoman-style dress, standing in three-quarter view, holding a tambourine. She wears a yellow outer robe, floral white gown, red sash, and a feathered red headpiece. Cursive script below reads "Turk."
Watercolor full-length figure of a bearded man in Ottoman dress: gold embroidered kaftan, voluminous red trousers, yellow stockings, and a green-banded white turban, holding a tall ceremonial staff, standing on a small grassy mound; cursive English inscription above.
Watercolor full-length portrait of a standing figure wearing a tall felt kullâh, long white robe with red-trimmed edges, an embroidered belt with pendant, orange trousers, and yellow shoes, against a plain cream ground, with cursive inscription below.
Watercolor full-length figure in profile, an elderly bearded man wearing a voluminous olive-green robe and a tall white and gold turban, holding a thin staff or prayer beads, with cursive inscription below.
Watercolor drawing of a low rectangular tomb or catafalque draped in white floral cloth and yellow striped fabric, flanked by two tall candles on gilt holders, with a circular ornament atop; cursive inscription below reads "Grand Seignior's Sepulchre."
Watercolor full-length profile figure of a man in Ottoman dress: tall red felt börk hat, long green kaftan over striped trousers, yellow shoes, holding a thin staff; script inscription below reads "Bostangee P.S. Guards."
Watercolor full-length figure of a bearded man in Ottoman dress: floral-patterned white robe over red garments, wide sleeves with dark trim, tall black fur kalpak hat with red accent, holding a small document; cursive inscription below reads "Dragoman"
Watercolor full-length figure of a standing woman in Ottoman-style dress: red floral jacket over a mustard yellow tunic, pale skirt with green embroidered hem, and a white wrapped turban, against an aged cream background with cursive inscription below.
Watercolor and ink drawing of a full-length figure in three-quarter rear view, dressed in layered olive-green robes and a white veil covering the face, with small yellow shoes visible at the hem; cursive inscription below reads "Turkish Woman."
Watercolor full-length portrait of a man in profile, wearing a tall white turban, a long floral robe with wide black fur trim, and yellow slippers, holding a thin red staff and a dark cloth, with handwritten text in ink below.
Watercolor full-length figure of a standing man wearing a dark cap, yellow jacket, striped skirt-like garment, and baggy trousers, a large wooden board balanced upright against his neck and shoulder; cursive inscription in English at the bottom.
Watercolor illustration, full-length figure of a bearded man in Ottoman court dress: a white floral-patterned robe with dark fur trim, orange inner robe, and a tall white turban topped with a wide silver aigrette fan.
Title
The Genre Painting
Place Made
Ottoman Empire
Date Made
late 18th century- early 19th century
Medium
Gouache on paper
Dimensions
12 x 8 1/2 in. (30.48 x 21.59 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.85.7
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles