Posted on: 12 November 2011

Head of a man in Arab dress, possibly Sir Richard Burton
Oil painting
ca. 1890-1897 (painted)
Artist/Maker: Letchford, Albert (attributed to, painter (artist))

Historical context note :
A similar figure appears in a number of Letchford's illustrations for Burton's Arabian Nights, 1897; eg., plate nos.2 and 5. The artist began working on his illustrations in 1890.

Source : V&A, London


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