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The Bey of Tunis, Sid Muhammed Es Sadok, 1862. Creator: Johan Fredrik Hockert
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The Bey of Tunis, Sid Muhammed Es Sadok, 1862. Creator: Johan Fredrik Hockert
The Bey of Tunis, Sid Muhammed Es Sadok, 1862
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1860s Academic Cloak Ermine Hockert Johan Fredrik Johan Fredrik Höckert Medal Medals Middle Eastern Mohammedan Moslem Moslems Muslim Muslims Mustache Tarboosh Tunisia Tunisian Academic Art Bey Of Tunis National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Oval Shaped Stockholm National Museum
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This portrait, titled "The Bey of Tunis, Sid Muhammed Es Sadok," was painted by Swedish artist Johan Fredrik Hockert in the 1860s. The Bey, whose full name was Husainid Sidi Muhammad ibn Muhammad III as-Sadiq, ruled Tunisia from 1859 to 1882. He is depicted here wearing the traditional attire of a Bey, including a long, flowing cloak, a fez adorned with ermine fur, and a military uniform adorned with medals. The Bey's facial hair, consisting of a thick beard and a prominent mustache, frames his direct gaze, which seems to penetrate the very soul of the viewer. The portrait is an oval-shaped oil painting, executed with the precision and skill of an academic artist of the time. The Bey's apparel is rendered in rich, vibrant colors, adding to the regal and majestic feel of the image. The Bey's clothing, which includes a traditional Tunisian dress and a European-style military uniform, reflects the complex cultural influences that shaped the Beylical court during this period. The painting is a testament to the rich heritage of Islamic art and the enduring legacy of the Husainid dynasty in Tunisia. It is now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world.
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