Ismail Pacha ordering his chibouque
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Ismail Pacha ordering his chibouque
Ismail Pacha ordering his chibouque. Ismail Pacha (Hungarian general Kmety), full-length portrait, seated on gabion, facing front; three soldiers stand behind him, as a servant hands him his pipe. Date 1855
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Crimean Ismail Ordering Pacha Ottoman
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Ismail Pacha, the Hungarian-born Ottoman general, orders his chibouque in this striking full-length portrait from the Crimean War era. Dated 1855, the image captures a moment of respite amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Crimean War, which pitted the Russian, British, and French empires against the Ottoman Empire. Ismail Pacha, dressed in the traditional Ottoman military uniform, sits comfortably on a gabion, a type of seat made of woven baskets filled with stones. Three soldiers stand behind him, attentively watching their commander. A servant, dressed in the Ottoman livery, approaches with a chibouque, a long-stemmed pipe commonly used for smoking tobacco. The general takes the pipe with a graceful hand, his expression calm and focused. The Crimean War, which lasted from 1853 to 1856, was a significant turning point in European history. The conflict arose from a complex web of political and strategic considerations, including the desire of the European powers to protect their interests in the Black Sea region and the Ottoman Empire's struggle to maintain its territorial integrity. The war resulted in significant losses for all parties involved and led to a reevaluation of the balance of power in Europe. This evocative portrait of Ismail Pacha offers a glimpse into the life of a military leader during a time of great upheaval. The image captures the essence of the Crimean War era, with its blend of Eastern and Western influences, military might, and political intrigue.
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