'Neffe des reg. Grossscherifs'. Photographer: Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- 'Neffe des reg. Grossscherifs'. Photographer: Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje
- Date:
- 1888/1888
- Description:
- Genre/Subject Matter:This full-length standing portrait shows a very young boy, described in the title as a nephew of the Grand Scharīf. The boy faces forward towards the camera.A complicated sash, buckle and series of draped fabric or metal chains cover the boy's chest and torso. He wears a dark-coloured hat with a light-coloured or silver circular motif at the front.The negative has had hand-work applied, causing it to take on a soft-shaded quality in places. The original background has been substituted completely, except for the white sheet the child stands on.See also 1781.b.6/15Inscriptions:Printed above image, in ink:XIIPrinted beneath image, in ink:‘Neffe des reg. Grossscherifs’A circular 'British Museum' blind stamp is located in the lower right corner.1 collotype printDimensions:130 x 94 mmFormat:1 collotype printCondition:The print is in good condition.Foliation:‘XII’
- Language:
- German
- Type:
- Photograph
- Type (Narrower):
- Photographs
- Type (Broader):
- Image
- Subject:
- Portrait photography
- Extent:
- 1 collotype print
- Rights:
- Public Domain
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100023619120.0x000021_ar
81055/vdc_100023619120.0x000021_en
1781.b.6/14 - Is part of:
- British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers