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Armenian At Constantinople
Armenian At Constantinople is a watercolor work on paper by the American Folk Art artist William Page. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Page’s study belongs to a series of costume drawings, some derived from earlier sources and others based on firsthand sketches.
The watercolour *Armenian At Constantinople* by William Page depicts a figure in traditional Armenian attire, likely based on direct observation during the artist’s travels. Created in the early 19th century, the work reflects the sizable Armenian merchant community in Constantinople at the time. Page’s study belongs to a series of costume drawings, some derived from earlier sources and others based on firsthand sketches. The piece is part of a broader body of work documenting regional dress and cultural details from the Near East.
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