Who painted Mehmet Aga Salam?

Mehmet Aga Salam was painted by Louis Dupré in 1819.

Where can I see Mehmet Aga Salam?

Mehmet Aga Salam is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Mehmet Aga Salam?

Mehmet Aga Salam is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Mehmet Aga Salam

Louis Dupré , 1819

Mehmet Aga Salam is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Louis Dupré. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Mehmet Aga Salam is a watercolour drawing created by Louis Dupré in 1819. It is one of the artist's travel sketches, later published in his travel account.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a bearded man, likely a Turk, sitting on a low wall with a small object in hand. The simple, everyday setting and the man's relaxed pose suggest a study of a local figure during Dupré's travels.

Technique & Style

Dupré employed loose, quick strokes to capture the subject's features and attire, leaving some areas unfinished. This approach gives the work a sketchy, observational quality.

History & Provenance

The drawing was published in 1825 as part of Dupré's travel account, 'Voyage A Athènes et A Constantinople'. It was later sold at Bonhams in 1974 as part of a pair for £20.

Artist & collection

Artist

Louis Dupré

Louis Dupré traveled Ottoman lands in the 1810s and 1820s, painting watercolours of daily life like Une Demoiselle Grecque de Livadie and Mehmet Aga Salam.