Mr Asmund Palm, a Merchant of Constantinople
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DatesSigned: Signed 1773
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Dimensionsh x w x d: Måleri 89 x 69 x 3,5 cm h x w x d: Ram 109 x 89 x 7,5 cm
Inventory numberNM 1756
AcqusitionBequest 1912 Hugo and Margareta Rehbinder
Other titlesTitle (sv): Asmund Palm, köpman i Konstantinopel Title (en): Mr Asmund Palm, a Merchant of Constantinople Label (sv): Asmund Palm (1715–1780), köpman i Konstantinopel Label (en): Asmund Palm (1715–1780), A Merchant of Constantinople
DescriptionDescription: The Swedish Levant Company, which was in business 1738–56, can be likened to the better-known East India Company. It traded primarily with the Levant, now called Turkey. Asmund Palm, the company’s representative in Constantinople (Istanbul), is depicted in traditional Turkish costume with a turban and his hand resting on a knife in his belt. The company also had a representative in Smyrna, now Izmir, and its imports included raisins and coffee.
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Motif categoryPortrait
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TechniquePainting
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