{"product_id":"william-james-muller-orientalist-watercolour-ottoman-gentleman-bristol-school-signed","title":"William James Müller Orientalist Watercolour Ottoman Gentleman Bristol School Signed","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eA 19th-century Orientalist watercolour portrait by William James Müller (1812–1845), a leading figure of the Bristol School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eThe composition depicts an Ottoman gentleman wearing a large wrapped turban with coloured bands and a full beard, set against a softly rendered mountainous landscape. Müller travelled extensively in the Near East, and works of this type form an important part of his output, combining observational character studies with atmospheric landscape elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eThis example is a cabinet-scale study, notable for its confident handling and strong facial characterisation. The restrained palette and economical brushwork are consistent with Müller’s smaller Orientalist works produced during or after his travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eSigned lower right “W. Müller”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003ePresented in a gilt frame with a multi-line mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1ks58w5\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eVisible image (aperture):\u003cbr data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eWidth: 12.7 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eHeight: 14.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eFrame:\u003cbr data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e32.5 cm x 36.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1qcy9ud\" data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eThe watercolour itself is in good condition with no visible tears or restoration.\u003cbr data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eThere is foxing and staining to the mount, most noticeable to the right-hand side and lower edge. The frame shows light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exentric Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57154808643916,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/0689\/2620\/files\/IMG_7124_6c215ef4-a7a3-4002-80a4-360ec7d9acbe.heic?v=1775145041","url":"https:\/\/exentricantiques.com\/products\/william-james-muller-orientalist-watercolour-ottoman-gentleman-bristol-school-signed","provider":"Exentric Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}