Artwork
Bektasi, or Wandering Dervish
Bektasi, or Wandering Dervish is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanesque artist Anonymous Greek artist. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Bektasi, or Wandering Dervish is a watercolour painting from a series documenting Ottoman institutions and customs.
History & Provenance
The series was commissioned by Stratford Canning during his diplomatic career in Turkey, starting in 1808. The original set was acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1895 from Canning's daughter Charlotte.
Technique & Style
The painting blends Ottoman techniques, such as dense watercolour and bodycolour, with European representational conventions and perspective.
Context
The artist, likely associated with Konstantin Kapidagli's studio, was hired by Canning to record his observations of Ottoman life and architecture.
Artist & collection
![A Pasha travelling with his escort[?], by Anonymous Greek artist](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/anonymous-greek-artist--a-pasha-travelling-with-his-escort--01de32b8fcf30843-w320.webp)
![A Dervish[?], by Anonymous Greek artist](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/anonymous-greek-artist--a-dervish--3c8916f5a95abb6a-w320.webp)
