Description

John Frederick Lewis’s artwork captures a richly detailed scene featuring a boy dressed in ceremonial Albanian military uniform, the son of Sulayman Pasha al-Faransawi. This portrait of their son communicates the family’s status at the top of Egyptian society; the boy, attended by a Nubian holding a rifle, sits ramrod straight and prepares to draw his sword. The background showcases elaborate wall decorations with geometric and floral motifs, enhancing the cultural and historical depth of the composition.