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Ast-Chi, the Sultans Chef, c. 1708 (coloured engraving)
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Ast-Chi, the Sultans Chef, c. 1708 (coloured engraving)
468880 Ast-Chi, the Sultans Chef, c.1708 (coloured engraving) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Receuil de Cent Estampes representante differentes Nations du Levant, 1707 et 1708, or Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant, published by Le Hay & Duchange, Paris. The project was instigated by Charles de Ferriol (1652-1722), French ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, 1699-1711. Engraved by Gerard Jean Baptiste Scotin (1671-1716).); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
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Charles De Ferriol Chef Chefs Eastern Exotic Fireplace Gérard Jean Baptiste Scotin Hearth Kitchen Levant Levantine Nations Onion Oriental Orientalism Ottoman Empire Spoon Stove Sultan Flames
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This coloured engraving, titled "Ast-Chi, the Sultans Chef" takes us back to the vibrant world of 18th-century Ottoman Empire. Created by Jean Baptiste Vanmour and engraved by Gerard Jean Baptiste Scotin, this print is part of a collection called "Receuil de Cent Estampes representante differentes Nations du Levant" (Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant). In this particular illustration, we are introduced to Ast-Chi, an esteemed chef in the Sultan's kitchen. Dressed in exotic robes and a magnificent headdress, Ast-Chi stands proudly next to a blazing fireplace as smoke from cooking fills the air. His impressive moustache adds an air of authority and expertise. The scene is filled with intriguing details that transport us into this Eastern world: pots simmering on a stove, flames dancing in the hearth, and an abundance of spices and ingredients adorning his workspace. With spoon in hand, Ast-Chi skillfully prepares culinary delights fit for royalty. This print not only showcases Ast-Chi's culinary mastery but also highlights Orientalism - a fascination with Eastern cultures prevalent during that era. It offers us a glimpse into both Turkish fashion and cuisine at that time. As part of The Stapleton Collection held privately today, this artwork reminds us of the rich cultural exchange between nations during Charles de Ferriol's tenure as French ambassador to the Ottoman Empire from 1699-1711.
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