Mavi Boncuk |Harral, Horace -- Engraver
[Ottoman Empire, 1870s.]
From Graphic. Illustrated Newspapers, Ltd., 1869-) .
Mid-Manhattan Library / Picture Collection
Captions: "Under consular protection : orphans from Batak preparing rice for their dinner under the superintendence of the British Consul's 'Cavass'"; "The trial of the Bashi-Bazouks : a very tedious affair : the guard of the court"; "The trial of the Bashi-Bazouks : the court of the first day." Printed on border: "Ikiades (Greek), Sadoullah Effendi (president of the court), Selim Effendi, Wassa Effendi (a Christian Turk), Mr. Baring's dragoman, Mr. Walter Baring, Jovantcho (a Bulgarian), Counsel for the prisoner, Pertev Effendi, The prisoner." Written on border: "J. 6, 1877."
[1] Horace Harral (active 1844-1891)
Harral was a prominent London wood engraver and etcher, who, with his brother, Alfred Harral, engraved numerous cuts for the Illustrated London News. He produced a group of photographs of his friends and associates, which are distinguished by their technical assurance and theatrical air.