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GEORGE PINER CARTLAND

Saiyad Hamed Husain

c.1870-80

Albumen print with watercolour | 15 x 10.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2914334

Hand painted photograph of a full length portrait of Saiyad Hamed Husain or Ahmed Husain, standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He wears a black tunic with a gold sash, riding boots and holds a sword. He is photographed within an indoor studio setting.

  • Creator(s)

    George Piner Cartland (photographer)

  • 15 x 10.4 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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