Standing Turk, plate eleven from Ink Sketches by Charlet 1828

"Standing Turk" is plate eleven from Nicolas Toussaint Charlet's *Ink Sketches* (1828) and is a striking example of the artist's characteristic black and white lithographic style. Charlet, a celebrated French artist, was known for his depictions of military life, particularly his poignant and often humorous portrayals of soldiers, which he captured in these sketches. The artist was also interested in capturing the diverse populations that made up his city, as demonstrated in this work. This print, which highlights a stark contrast between dark and light values, depicts a Turkish man in traditional clothing standing against a shadowy backdrop with a bottle of wine at his side.