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Ali-Ben-Hamet, Caliph of Constantinople and Chief of the Haractas, Followed by his Escort
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Alphonse Charles Masson, Théodore Chassériau, and others

Ali-Ben-Hamet, Caliph of Constantinople and Chief of the Haractas, Followed by his Escort

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Ali-Ben-Hamet, Caliph of Constantinople and Chief of the Haractas, Followed by his Escort

Alphonse Charles Masson, Théodore Chassériau, and others

Ali-Ben-Hamet, Caliph of Constantinople and Chief of the Haractas, Followed by his Escort

Ali-Ben-Hamet, Caliph of Constantinople and Chief of the Haractas, Followed by his Escort

n.d.

Physical Qualities Etching on chine collé, Sheet: 291 × 234 mm. (11 7/16 × 9 3/16 in.) Plate: 266 × 211 mm. (10 1/2 × 8 5/16 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.12708
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Pub. in L'Artiste

Markings: None

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