Stratford Canning's Pictures of Turkey, c.1809

[Druzhina]

Stratford Canning's Pictures of Turkey, c.1809
A series commissioned by Stratford Canning, painted by an anonymous Greek artist:
5. A Solak or Kulkethüdagasi
6. An Ottoman Military officer, possibly the Yeniçeriagasi, or Commander-in-chief of the Janissaries
8. A Kulkethüdagasi or Commander of a Janissary Regiment
29. Ascibasi, or Commander of the Janisseries, in ceremonial dress
40. Bostanci, or Imperial Guard
46. Sipahi Içoglani
49. Bostancibasi, or member of the Imperial Guard
66. A heavily-armed man

70. Arnavut (Arnaut, Albanian)
71. Sipahi, or cavalry soldier
72. Tüfekçi, or Palace Guard armed with a musket
95. Janissaries with soup kettles and the regimental spoon
101. The Sultan riding out in procession to Friday Prayers This procession is described in the Travels of Ali Bey: "On each side of the Sultan were four officers, who may be called the skreens of the Sultan, on account of the immense plumage they wore upon their heads, which so hides the person of his highness, that it is difficult to obtain a sight of him."

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[FierceKitty]

Why is that officer covered in fried eggs?

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Thanks D

[Techno]

Those are rather spiffy.

Great find, D

Cheers - Phil

[d_Guy]

Interesting illustrations. Thanks!  The "regimental spoon" was particularly intriguing.

[Druzhina]

Why is that officer covered in fried eggs?

Yes 29. Ascibasi, or Commander of the Janisseries, in ceremonial dress is very ornate and looks heavy. Compare an Usta (Senior Officer) in ceremonial dress by Jean Brindesi. Campaign costume was more like the Janissaries in turbans carrying the kettle.

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[Druzhina]

Interesting illustrations. Thanks!  The "regimental spoon" was particularly intriguing.

See also Ladle-bearer to the Janissaries in Miller's The Costume of Turkey, 1802,(illustrations by Octavien d'Alvimart) and The distribution of soup (to the Guard Corps). Bash-Karakoulouktchou, Chief Cook's Assistant (Officer). Karakoulouktchou, Cook's Assistants. Sakassi Orta, Water Carrier (Officer) by Jean Brindesi, 1855.

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[Techno]

Lovely bits of artwork !

Cheers - Phil

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

As Techno says!