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Vely Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador at Paris, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Vely Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador at Paris, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

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Media ID 36249185

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Ambassador Cassells Illustrated Family Paper Commissary Diplomat Ottoman Ottoman Empire Pasha Rank Turkey Turkish

14"x16" Premium Frame

Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")

Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
Vely Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador at Paris (1854): A Transcultural Encounter in Nineteenth-Century Diplomacy This evocative black-and-white photograph, taken from Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper in 1853-1854, captures a pivotal moment in the diplomatic history between Turkey and France during the mid-nineteenth century. The subject of the image is Vely Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador to Paris, who is depicted in a formal seated position, looking directly at the camera with an air of authority and self-assurance. The Ottoman Empire, which ruled much of southeastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, was undergoing significant political and cultural transformations during this period. As European powers encroached upon Ottoman territories, diplomacy became an essential tool for maintaining alliances and averting conflicts. Vely Pasha's presence in Paris signified the Ottoman Empire's continued engagement with European powers, particularly France, which had longstanding commercial and diplomatic ties with the Ottoman world. The photograph's composition emphasizes the power and rank of the ambassador. He is seated on a plush chair, his hands folded in his lap, and his attire is that of a traditional Ottoman pasha, complete with a red fez and a long, flowing robe. The backdrop is a simple, ornate setting, which serves to highlight the ambassador's presence and underscore his importance. The direct gaze of Vely Pasha as he looks at the camera invites the viewer to engage with him, creating a sense of connection across time and space. This photograph is a testament to the transcultural encounters that characterized the nineteenth century, as well as the enduring allure of diplomacy and the role it plays in shaping international relations.

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