Ker Porter Robert

Robert Ker Porter (b. April 14, 1775, Durham – d. April 22, 1842, St. Petersburg), British painter and traveler, historical painter to Tsar Alexander I of Russia (1804). He traveled to the Caucasus, Iran and Asia Minor. On October 12, 1817, he arrived in Tbilisi via the Georgian military road. He stayed in Tbilisi until the beginning of November. He was in Soghanlughi, Koda, Shulaveri, and Lore. In his work Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, Ancient Babylonia, Ker-Porter described in detail the Georgian military road, the country’s history, the habits and customs, the types of women, and clothing.

 

Literature: Полиевктов М. А., Европейские путешественники по Кавказу в 1800– 1830 гг., Тб., 1946.