Vier portretten, waaronder die van Abd al-Ghaffar en diens zoon, twee kinderen van de Banī Shaybah stam en een sayyid before 1888

This photographic work, titled "Vier portretten, waaronder die van Abd al-Ghaffar en diens zoon, twee kinderen van de Banī Shaybah stam en een sayyid," by Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje, is a compilation of four portraits, each capturing a different individual from the Arabian Peninsula. The collection of four portraits includes a physician, his son, two children of the Banī Shaybah tribe, and a sayyid. Created before 1888, the work provides valuable insights into the diverse social strata and cultural practices of the region, offering a glimpse into the lives of individuals from different backgrounds. The small-scale, intimate portraits, measuring 130 mm in height and 95 mm in width, contribute to a sense of close observation and personal connection with the subjects. These images serve as important historical documents, capturing a moment in time and shedding light on the lives and appearances of these individuals from the Arabian Peninsula.