Habit of an Arabian Soldier

by Thomas Jefferys

This copper plate engraving from 1757 by Thomas Jefferys presents an insightful look at the military dress of the period of the Ottoman Empire in Arabia. As part of his groundbreaking collection A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations, this image presents a fascinating view of the practical elegance of an 18th century soldier, complete with the robe-style clothing, headwear, and weapons typical of the area.

The item is useful not only for its ethnographic value but as fine Georgian-era print art.