[The seraglio] [graphic]

Description

Title: [The seraglio] [graphic]
Creator: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmaker
Contributor: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist.
Published / Created: [1723]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: A. de La Mottraye
Abstract: The interior of a seraglio shows a Turk with his harem, seated in a low hall that looks out to a garden. The women are served by eunuchs (the only other men allowed in the hall), one of whom peers in through the window to insure privacy. The master and his favorite are being cooled with a fan made of feathers as two other women dancing "after a wanton manner" accompanied by musicians. Figures are numbered; key provided in the text (see v. 1, p. 250-251).
Description: Title, publisher, state, and date from Paulson.
One of fifteen illustrations engraved for: A. de La Motraye's travels through travels through Europe, Asia, and into part of Africa.
'Tom. 1. No. XXII'--Upper right corner.
Provenance: Purchased from John Grant, Ltd., August 1940; Formerly owned by Charles Kinnaird, 8th Lord Kinnaird of Inchture (1780-1826)..
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 256 x 353 mm, on sheet 271 x 366 mm
Edition: [State 2].
Language: English

Genre: Illustrations
Book illustrations
Etchings England London 1727
Material: etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Turkey.
Islamic Empire.
Subject (Name): La Mottraye, Aubry de, approximately 1674-1743.
Subject (Topic): Blacks
Clothing & dress
Eunuchs
Harems
Interiors
Servants
Subjects: La Mottraye, Aubry de, approximately 1674-1743 > Illustrations
Blacks
Clothing & dress > Turkey
Eunuchs > Islamic Empire
Harems
Interiors
Servants
England > London > 1727
Kinnaird, Charles Kinnaird, Baron, 1780-1826 > Ownership
Steevens, George, 1736-1800 > Ownership
Perrins, Charles William Dyson, 1864-1958 > Ownership

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