Who painted Portrait of Mustapha, a Muslim from Batum?

Portrait of Mustapha, a Muslim from Batum was painted by Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi in 1852.

Where can I see Portrait of Mustapha, a Muslim from Batum?

Portrait of Mustapha, a Muslim from Batum is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Mustapha, a Muslim from Batum?

Portrait of Mustapha, a Muslim from Batum is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Portrait of Mustapha, a Muslim from Batum

Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi , 1852

Portrait of Mustapha, a Muslim from Batum is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour portrait depicts Mustapha, identified as a Muslim from Batum, a city on the Black Sea's south-east coast, currently in the Republic of Georgia.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Mustapha, represents a Muslim individual from a region historically inhabited by the Laz people, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Black Sea coastal area during the time of creation.

Technique & Style

The portrait is executed in watercolour, a medium suggesting a potentially more intimate or preliminary approach to capturing the subject's likeness and character.

Context

At the time of the portrait's creation, Batum was part of a broader region known as Lazistan to the Ottomans, indicating the subject's origin within a specific ethnic and geographical context.

History & Provenance

No specific historical ownership or exhibition history of the portrait is provided in the available information.

Legacy

The portrait's impact or influence on subsequent art or cultural discourse is not detailed in the given context, emphasizing its role as a documentary piece of its time.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Aloysius Rosarius Amadeus Raymondus Andreas Preziosi

Amedeo Preziosi (2 December 1816 – 27 September 1882) was a Maltese painter and traveler known for his watercolours and prints of Constantinople, the Balkans, Ottoman Empire, and Romania.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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