A Turk

late 19th century

Alexandre Bida

Associated Names
Alexandre Bida

Artist, French, 1823 - 1895

The sketch depicts a person standing in a relaxed yet poised position, with one arm partially raised. The individual has a pronounced mustache, long hair flowing past the shoulders, and defined facial features. They are dressed in a flowing robe or cloak, layered loose-fitting garment, and a necklace made of circular beads. The background of the image is plain, emphasizing the person's figure and attire.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 46.2 x 35 cm (18 3/16 x 13 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1999.111.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Beraldi, undescribed, State proof before letters

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Hector Giacomelli, Paris (1822 - 1904). Private Collection (not in Lugt). Frank Anderson Trapp [1922-2005], Pittsburgh; gift to NGA, 1999.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1885

  • Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1885-1892.

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower left in graphite: Bid / Un turc (tire d'epreuves); by later hand, upper right in graphite: G 160 / RRR

Wikidata ID

Q75429243

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