Figure Studies
Seated Turk Smoking on a Divan
Eugène Delacroix
An evocative Romantic portrait of a seated man in traditional Ottoman attire, captured with rich color and expressive brushwork.
Yusuf Agah Efendi
Carl Frederik von Breda
1795 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This dignified 1795 portrait by Carl Frederik von Breda captures Yusuf Agah Efendi in rich Ottoman attire and a contemplative pose.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1795, this masterful portrait by Carl Frederik von Breda depicts Yusuf Agah Efendi, the first permanent Ottoman ambassador to Great Britain. Seated on a divan and clad in a vibrant red kaftan and traditional turban, the sitter possesses a contemplative and authoritative presence, set against a dark, atmospheric background that emphasizes his status and the richness of his garments.
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