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Sultan Mehmet V in German Uniform in front of a mirror

Drawing
1916 (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Drawing


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleSultan Mehmet V in German Uniform in front of a mirror (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pencil, pen and Indian ink, on card
Brief description
Drawing, Sultan Mehmet V in German Uniform in front of a mirror, 1916, by Sir John Bernard Partridge RI
Physical description
Drawing
Dimensions
  • Height: 28.4cm
  • Width: 24.7cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
Signed B.P./., and inscribed Opening drawing for New Volume. Punch, 5 January 1916, p.1.
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Object history
According to Rodney Searight: - `Bt Holder, Oct.1977, £12'
Historical context
The cartoon refers to Germany's military alliance with Turkey during the First World War.
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
SD.764

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Record createdMarch 20, 2008
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