Porte-Enseigne, plate three from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque 1748

"Porte-Enseigne" is a black and white etching by Joseph Marie Vien, depicting a man in Ottoman dress holding a flag, likely from a procession. This print is the third plate from Vien's "Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque" series, a collection of prints depicting various figures associated with the Sultan's journey to Mecca. The piece features a detailed portrayal of the man's clothing, with intricate patterns and a lavish turban, demonstrating Vien's keen interest in exotic cultures. This 1748 work is now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.