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Four Turkish men in a room
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Four Turkish men in a room
Four men in a room with two windows overlooking a courtyard. All wear Turkish robes and turbans, and three are sitting cross-legged on the floor. The man seated on the left is smoking a hookah and the man seated on the right is smoking a pipe with a very long stem. The man seated in the centre is drinking coffee. The man standing appears to be a servant.
1756
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a moment of tranquility and camaraderie among four Turkish men in an elegantly appointed room during the 1750s. The scene takes place in Aleppo, Syria, and the men are dressed in traditional Turkish robes and turbans, signifying their Islamic faith and Arab heritage. The room is adorned with lavish carpets and rugs, and two large windows offer views of a courtyard. Three of the men are seated on the floor, each engaged in a different activity. The man on the left leans back against a plush cushion, his eyes closed in contentment as he draws on a hookah pipe, its long hose curling up towards the ceiling. The man on the right, with a pipe of his own, a pipe with a very long stem, clenched between his teeth, gazes introsively into the embers. The man in the center, the elder among them, cradles a small cup of coffee in both hands, taking a sip as he listens to the conversation around him. The fourth man, standing at the back of the room, is likely a servant, attentively waiting on his masters. The men's attire, the ornate room decor, and the presence of the servant all suggest the status and wealth of these Turkish elders or leaders. The use of pipes, a common practice in the Islamic world during this time, adds to the overall atmosphere of relaxation and contemplation. This image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural history of the Turkish and Islamic world during the 18th century.
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