Un muezzin, between 1851 and 1852

On a rooftop, a muezzin stands leading a call to prayer, head tilted upwards, eyes closed; beside him, a man kneels, head lowered in reverence, arms on lap; at far left, a doorway seen; beyond at right, the roofs of buildings including a tower and a dome; published in 'les artistes contemporains'. 1851/52 lithograph on chine collé. Date: between 1851 and 1852. Dimensions: Height: 261 mm (image); Width: 190 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum.