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Illustrations of Ottomans circa 1790 in

Costumes Turcs
Vol. I Folio 52. Şâtır


Image source: Heinrich Friedrich von Diez and Costumes turcs by Elisabeth Fraser
Satir du Grand Visir, en habit de cérémonie
Painting (watercolour). Folio 52 from an album showing Turkish costume. Şâtır, a running footman who formed part of a bodyguard. Green kaftan, turned up in front and tucked into a broad gold belt, has very long cuffs. Wearing a kâtibî kavuk and wide red trousers (şalvar) to below the knee. Yellow boots.

Compare:

06 Satir ou Chokhadar ou mieux valet de pied du [grand vizir]
Şatırı or Çuhadar or 1st footman of the grand vizier
in: Dessins originaux de costumes turcs, BnF 4-OD-23


British Museum. Registration number: 1974,0617,0.12.1.52
Previously owned by Heinrich Friedrich von Diez

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