Mohammed Ben Ali Abgali

Mohammed Ben Ali Abgali FRS (Arabic: محمد بن علي أبغالي) was a Moroccan Ambassador to Great Britain, from 14 August 1725 to February 1727.

[3] In the 1720s, Mohammed Ben Ali Abgali served as Ismail Ibn Sharif's final ambassador to England.

[4] During his time in England, he attended various arts events, including a play by Nicholas Rowe and performances featuring Commedia dell'arte, a theatrical form that originated in Italy and gained popularity across Europe from the 16th to 18th centuries.

[4] Abgali's stay allowed him to interact with notable figures and experience the cultural and artistic aspects of London and Europe.

[4] This 400,000-euro valued artwork, depicting Abgali in traditional attire, has been displayed on multiple occasions in the United Kingdom, and is said to have two versions.