Portret van Ali Bey el Abbassi by Konrad Westermayr

Portret van Ali Bey el Abbassi 1795 - 1834

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

ink paper printed

light coloured

white palette

creamy

tonal art

This engraving, titled "Portret van Ali Bey el Abbassi", is a depiction of Ali Bey el Abbassi, an Egyptian military leader and governor of Cairo. The work was created by German artist Konrad Westermayr, a renowned engraver known for his detailed portraits and historical subjects. This particular print, created between 1795-1834, showcases Westermayr's skill in capturing the likeness of his subject with precision, highlighting Ali Bey's military bearing and distinguished features. The portrait is displayed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.