Seated Turk 1825

"Seated Turk" is a charcoal drawing created by Nicolas Toussaint Charlet in 1825. The artwork features a detailed portrait of a seated Turkish man wearing traditional clothing, with a turban and a long, flowing robe. The composition is simple, yet the artist's masterful use of light and shadow gives the figure a sense of depth and realism. Charlet's work often focused on military and social scenes, and this drawing exemplifies his keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects. The artwork is a valuable example of European art during the 19th century and its depiction of the Ottoman Empire.