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Half-length portrait of Georgian muezzin, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Half-length portrait of Georgian muezzin, facing front, between 1870 and 1886. Inscribed on verso: Muezzin for Tiflis minaret
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Media ID 35135033
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1870s 1880s Cartes De Visite Caucasus Asia Georgia Asia Georgian Mohammedan Moslem Moslems Muslim Muslims Head Dress Meeting Of Frontiers Muezzin
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This half-length portrait captures the enigmatic figure of a Georgian muezzin from the late 19th century, estimated to have been taken between 1870 and 1886. The muezzin, a religious leader in the Islamic tradition responsible for calling the faithful to prayer, is depicted facing front with an air of quiet intensity. He wears traditional Georgian attire, including a long, flowing robe and a distinctive headdress adorned with intricate patterns and a tall, conical hat. The muezzin's beard, meticulously groomed and parted in the middle, frames his stern yet contemplative expression. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Caucasus region during a time of crossroads between European and Islamic influences. The inscription on the reverse, "Muezzin for Tiflis minaret," further adds to the historical significance of the photograph, as Tiflis was the capital city of Georgia during the Russian Empire and a melting pot of diverse religious and ethnic communities. The image, reminiscent of the cartes de visite format popular during the 19th century, presents a striking contrast between the muezzin's dark attire and the white background, emphasizing the intricacies of his clothing and the details of his facial features. This photograph is a valuable addition to any collection focusing on the history of the Caucasus, Islamic art, or the meeting of frontiers between European and Islamic cultures.
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