Who painted Saray Ekmekcisi, or Palace confectioner?

Saray Ekmekcisi, or Palace confectioner was painted by Anonymous Greek artist in 1809.

Where can I see Saray Ekmekcisi, or Palace confectioner?

Saray Ekmekcisi, or Palace confectioner is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Saray Ekmekcisi, or Palace confectioner?

Saray Ekmekcisi, or Palace confectioner is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Saray Ekmekcisi, or Palace confectioner

Anonymous Greek artist , 1809

Saray Ekmekcisi, or Palace confectioner is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Anonymous Greek artist. It dates from 1809 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Saray Ekmekcisi, or Palace Confectioner, is a watercolour painting from a series documenting Ottoman institutions and customs.

History & Provenance

The series was commissioned by Stratford Canning, a diplomat in Istanbul, who hired a local artist to record his observations. 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's work was influenced by the studio or circle of Konstantin Kapidagli, and was studied by Charles Cockerell, a young architect who met the artist in Istanbul in 1810.