Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Robert Blyth, 1750–1784

after John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740–1779, British

Published by Robert Blyth, 1750–1784
Title:
An Aga of the Janizaries
Date:
1779
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper, laid on mount
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 7/8 x 12 11/16 inches (40.3 x 32.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, along lower left border of oval image: "Drawn by Mortimer."; lower center: "Published as the Act directs, Augt. 9th. 1779. by R. Blyth."; along lower right border of oval image: "Etched by R. Blyth."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.12033
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
janissaries | moustache | beard | aga | infantry | portrait | Ottoman | costume | turban | fez | profile (figure) | man | commander | oval
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:31638