[GORDON (Charles George, 1833-1885, General Gordon of Khartoum, 'Chinese Gordon')]

Fine unsigned imperial cabinet photograph by Abdullah Frères showing him full length seated, wearing a suit, he is looking straight at the camera and has his hands clasped in his lap holding a walking cane, 8½" x 5½", no place, [Cairo], no date

The Abdullah Frères were a group of three Ottoman brothers of Armenian descent, Viçen Abdullahyan (1820–1902), Hovsep Abdullahyan (1830–1908), and Kevork Abdullahyan (1839–1918), who were photographers of international fame during the late Ottoman Empire. They took pictures of scenic views and notable individuals.

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Stock No:  40518      £425

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