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Sitting of the Skouptschina, or Parliament of Servia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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Sitting of the Skouptschina, or Parliament of Servia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sitting of the Skouptschina, or Parliament of Servia, 1876. Engraving after a sketch by...M. Charles Yriarte, the well-known French traveller and historian. It represents a scene which strikes the observer as quaint and peculiar, from the mixture of common European dress with the flowing robes of the Greek Church priests, several of whom are members of this assembly, and with the furred tunics and high boots of the rustic nobles or landed gentry. The debates of the Skouptschina have during their last session been watched with some anxiety, lest Servia should openly take up the cause of the insurgents in the Herzegovina, and declare war against the Sultan [of Turkey]. It would probably be joined in this course, if not anticipated, by the rival principality of Montenegro, and the Turks could scarcely hold out against their combined forces'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This engraving, titled 'Sitting of the Skouptschina, or Parliament of Servia, 1876,' is an intriguing snapshot of history. The image, created as an engraving after a sketch by the esteemed French traveler and historian M. Charles Yriarte, showcases an eclectic mix of European attire and traditional garments. Notable among the assembly are the Greek Orthodox Church priests, clad in flowing robes, and the rustic nobles or landed gentry, dressed in furred tunics and high boots. The debates of the Skouptschina during its last session had sparked considerable interest, as there were concerns that Servia might openly support the insurgents in Herzegovina and declare war against the Sultan of Turkey. Montenegro, Servia's rival principality, was also expected to join this cause. The potential consequences of such an action were significant, as the Turks would have struggled to withstand the combined forces of these two principalities. This evocative image, published in the 'Illustrated London News' in 1876, offers a glimpse into the political climate of the time. The diverse attire of the men in the assembly serves as a metaphor for the complex interplay of European and traditional influences that characterized the region. The gesturing men, deep in conversation, underscore the importance of the decisions being made within these hallowed halls.
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