Seyvid Barghash, Sultan of Zanzibar, Africa, from the Savage and Semi-Barbarous Chiefs and Rulers series (N189) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. by William S. Kimball & Company

Seyvid Barghash, Sultan of Zanzibar, Africa, from the Savage and Semi-Barbarous Chiefs and Rulers series (N189) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1888

drawing, print

portrait

drawing

yellowing background

print

caricature

portrait reference

coloured pencil

men

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

portrait art

watercolor

fine art portrait

This chromolithograph, part of the "Savage and Semi-Barbarous Chiefs and Rulers" series issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1888, depicts Seyyid Barghash, Sultan of Zanzibar. The lithograph showcases a detailed portrait of Barghash, capturing his distinctive features and traditional attire, including a colorful turban. The card offers a glimpse into the cultural landscape of 19th-century Zanzibar and showcases the artistry of chromolithography, a popular printing technique of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this collectible piece, a testament to the enduring fascination with historical figures and cultural diversity.