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Tuesday, 16 January 2024

Ottoman commander

Thanks to all who commented so positively on the previous post. Much appreciated.

Continuing with the Eastern Renaissance theme, here is the Ottoman command group I completed recently.






Figures are The Assault Group. Flag by Mark Allen.... another of his 'gems'.

Considering names for this particular Ottoman personality... all suggestions in comments please!


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20 comments:

  1. El Grego16 January 2024 at 15:29

    The embroidery on the commander's jacket is marvelous.

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    1. Phil21 January 2024 at 20:20

      Thank you. It wasn't as difficult as it looks. Best rgds. Phil

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  2. tidders16 January 2024 at 16:25

    Lovely command stand; like the detailed work on the coat. I went lazy with my commander - just a plain coat.

    There a list of viziers here... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ottoman_grand_viziers
    One was called Alaeddin Pasha, perhaps do an attendant with a lamp for him to magic up a victory ?

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    1. Phil21 January 2024 at 20:21

      Thx Tidders. That's a useful list of Viziers. In the end, i have plumped for a made up name... all to be revealed in due course. Best rgds. Phil

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  3. Jonathan Freitag16 January 2024 at 17:18

    Oh, this is a gorgeous command stand. The detailing on the coat is superb.

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  4. Donnie McGibbon16 January 2024 at 17:24

    Really lovely command vignette, the painting is of an exceptional standard and the flag is quite superb! Alas I have not the wit to suggest a name for the commander but I am sure someone will come up with a goodie!

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    1. Phil21 January 2024 at 20:22

      Thx Donnie. It was fun to paint. Best rgds. Phil

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  5. Andrew Farquhar16 January 2024 at 20:23

    Marvellous! The thought of "doing" an Ottoman or Byzantine or Sassanid army with all of that intricate embroidery brings me out in a cold sweat so entirely impressed! Farqs

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    1. Phil21 January 2024 at 20:23

      Thanks Farqs. It was not as difficult as I thought it was going to be. Just need to get in the frame of mind to do it, and not worry too much about it. Best rgds. Phil

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  6. Steve J.17 January 2024 at 06:54

    Superb work there Phil! For a name how about Abdul the Bulbul Emir, from the well known song used in beer advert years ago? Then you could have Count Ivan Skavinsky Skavar as his nemesis!

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    1. Phil21 January 2024 at 20:24

      Thx Steve... and for the suggestion. Hmmm... Phil

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  7. Duke of Baylen17 January 2024 at 08:16

    Unless you frequent a Turkish barber and can ask for his name, I like Steve J's suggestion though I think it's been used before.
    For a different literary vibe, how about Ferood or Feraburz [uncle of the king] who are the CinC and 2ic of the Persian host in Matthew Arnold's great poem "Sohrab and Rustum".
    Like others I was also struck by the embroidery as my daughter, Arwen, has been painting embroidered kimonos and sashes on her 28mm figures.
    Stephen

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    1. Phil21 January 2024 at 20:25

      Thx Stephen. Embroidery on sashes is a step too far! best rgds. Phil

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  8. Tiberian general17 January 2024 at 08:31

    Vnice.

    Willz.

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  9. Phil17 January 2024 at 15:53

    Cracking job, splendid colors!

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  10. Friends Of General Haig20 January 2024 at 11:55

    Wonderful paintwork. Love the detailing on the coat etc. 👍 I’m just starting an Ottoman project myself so looking forward to seeing more of your painting as inspiration 😀.

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    1. Phil21 January 2024 at 20:27

      Thank you. Is there a bout of Ottomania breaking out?! I've seen a few new Ottoman projects. Good to hear. Good luck with it. Best rgds. Phil

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