Selim II, the late Emperor of the Turks
Print
1807 (engraved)
1807 (engraved)
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| Place of origin |
Etching and stipple depicting Selim III, Emperor of the Turks. Lettered with title and 'European Magazine, Engraved by Ridley from an Original Painting in the Possession of Spencer Smith Esqr' and 'Published by J.Asperne, at the Bible, Crown & Constitution, Cornhill, 1 August, 1807'.
Object details
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| Title | Selim II, the late Emperor of the Turks (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching and stipple |
| Brief description | Etching and stipple engraving by William Ridley depicting a portrait of Selim III, the late Emperor of the Turks. Plate from European Magazine, 1807, Vol. 52, facing p.3. British School, 1807. |
| Physical description | Etching and stipple depicting Selim III, Emperor of the Turks. Lettered with title and 'European Magazine, Engraved by Ridley from an Original Painting in the Possession of Spencer Smith Esqr' and 'Published by J.Asperne, at the Bible, Crown & Constitution, Cornhill, 1 August, 1807'. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A |
| Production | Despite the title, this portrait actually represents Selim III, who reigned 1789-1807. He introduced reforms in his army, but the Janissaries revolted against them, and were eventually responsible for his deposition. |
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| Accession number | SP.498 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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