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Ottoman Collection (#5)

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Background imageOttoman Collection: View of Obelisk and ancient walls at Alexandria, 1801

View of Obelisk and ancient walls at Alexandria, 1801
3480333 View of Obelisk and ancient walls at Alexandria, 1801; (add.info.: View of Obelisk and ancient walls at Alexandria)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Ferry boat on the river Nile, Egypt, 1801

Ferry boat on the river Nile, Egypt, 1801
3480438 Ferry boat on the river Nile, Egypt, 1801; (add.info.: Ferry boat on the river Nile, Egypt by Luigi Mayer (1755-1803); Italian-German artist and an important painter of the Ottoman Empire

Background imageOttoman Collection: View of Obelisk at Heliopolis, Egypt, 1801

View of Obelisk at Heliopolis, Egypt, 1801
3480437 View of Obelisk at Heliopolis, Egypt, 1801; (add.info.: View of Obelisk at Heliopolis, Egypt by Luigi Mayer (1755-1803); Italian-German artist and an important painter of the Ottoman Empire

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkish woman drinking coffee, 18th century (engraving)

Turkish woman drinking coffee, 18th century (engraving)
8698468 Turkish woman drinking coffee, 18th century (engraving) by Scotin, Jean Baptiste (18th century); (add.info.: Food and Beverage. Turkish woman drinking coffee)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Late 19th century Jewish Farm in the Central District of Israel approx

Late 19th century Jewish Farm in the Central District of Israel approx
5306748 Late 19th century Jewish Farm in the Central District of Israel approx; (add.info.: Late 19th century Jewish Farm in the Central District of Israel approx)

Background imageOttoman Collection: A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving)

A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving)
5314779 A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving); (add.info.: Ottoman Empire. A Pasha or pascha. formerly bashaw. a high rank in the Ottoman Empire political system. typically granted to governors)

Background imageOttoman Collection: The Defence of Kars, 1855

The Defence of Kars, 1855
1581431 The Defence of Kars, 1855; (add.info.: The Defence of Kars. During the Crimean War an Ottoman garrison led by British officers including General William Fenwick Williams kept the Russians at)

Background imageOttoman Collection: The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century, 1754 (illustration)

The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century, 1754 (illustration)
1578424 The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century, 1754 (illustration); (add.info.: The unrolling of the Clouds)

Background imageOttoman Collection: The first public statue to be erected in Turkey (b/w photo)

The first public statue to be erected in Turkey (b/w photo)
8676157 The first public statue to be erected in Turkey (b/w photo) by Krippel, Herr Heinrich (1883-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first public statue to be erected in Turkey)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Tombs of dervishes, Scutari, Albania (engraving)

Tombs of dervishes, Scutari, Albania (engraving)
8676657 Tombs of dervishes, Scutari, Albania (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombs of dervishes, Scutari, Albania)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Jean Parisot de la Valette at the Great Siege of Malta, 1565 (colour litho)

Jean Parisot de la Valette at the Great Siege of Malta, 1565 (colour litho)
8635357 Jean Parisot de la Valette at the Great Siege of Malta, 1565 (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Double-decked horse cars, Baghdad (b/w photo)

Double-decked horse cars, Baghdad (b/w photo)
8673138 Double-decked horse cars, Baghdad (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double decked horse cars, Baghdad)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkish artillery crossing the Tigris, Baghdad, 1917 (b/w photo)

Turkish artillery crossing the Tigris, Baghdad, 1917 (b/w photo)
8673136 Turkish artillery crossing the Tigris, Baghdad, 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish artillery crossing the River Tigris, Baghdad)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Congress of Berlin, 1878 (litho)

Congress of Berlin, 1878 (litho)
8664031 Congress of Berlin, 1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congress of Berlin, 1878)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Port of Constantinople, 16th century (engraving)

Port of Constantinople, 16th century (engraving)
8663656 Port of Constantinople, 16th century (engraving) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port of Constantinople in the 16th century)

Background imageOttoman Collection: The Apartment of a Minister, plate 57 from Part III, Volume I of The History of the Nations

The Apartment of a Minister, plate 57 from Part III, Volume I of The History of the Nations, engraved by V
STC122301 The Apartment of a Minister, plate 57 from Part III, Volume I of The History of the Nations, engraved by V. Raineri (aquatint) by Italian School

Background imageOttoman Collection: The Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78, map of the seat of war in Europe

The Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78, map of the seat of war in Europe
3062101 The Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78, map of the seat of war in Europe.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

Background imageOttoman Collection: The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, late 16th century (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, late 16th century (oil on canvas)
7337602 The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, late 16th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); 127x232.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageOttoman Collection: Ottoman chimneypiece with decorative tilework

Ottoman chimneypiece with decorative tilework
5304638 Ottoman chimneypiece with decorative tilework.; (add.info.: Ottoman, tilework Chimneypiece; from Turkey, probably Istanbul. Dated 1731)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Engraving depicting a view of Constantinople, the old capital city of the Roman/Byzantine

Engraving depicting a view of Constantinople, the old capital city of the Roman/Byzantine
5309180 Engraving depicting a view of Constantinople, the old capital city of the Roman/Byzantine, and the later Ottoman Empires

Background imageOttoman Collection: Portrait of Mehmed IV (1642-93) Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1648-87)

Portrait of Mehmed IV (1642-93) Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1648-87)
3523412 Portrait of Mehmed IV (1642-93) Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1648-87); (add.info.: Portrait of Mehmed IV (1642-1693) the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

Background imageOttoman Collection: Portrait of Abdul Aziz (Abd-Ul-Aziz or Abd Ul Aziz or Abdulaziz or Abdul-Aziz) (1830-1876)

Portrait of Abdul Aziz (Abd-Ul-Aziz or Abd Ul Aziz or Abdulaziz or Abdul-Aziz) (1830-1876)
LUX4748268 Portrait of Abdul Aziz (Abd-Ul-Aziz or Abd Ul Aziz or Abdulaziz or Abdul-Aziz) (1830-1876), Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

Background imageOttoman Collection: Karamania Chart III from Cape Karaboornoo to Cape Anamour, 1819 (engraving)

Karamania Chart III from Cape Karaboornoo to Cape Anamour, 1819 (engraving)
7339424 Karamania Chart III from Cape Karaboornoo to Cape Anamour, 1819 (engraving) by Beaufort, Francis (fl.1819); 60x75 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageOttoman Collection: Battle of Piombino, Italy, 1555

Battle of Piombino, Italy, 1555
6266301 Battle of Piombino, Italy, 1555; (add.info.: The forces of Cosimo I de Medici defeat the Ottomans and French at Piombino, Italy in 1555.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageOttoman Collection: Mehemed Ali, Ottoman commander in the Ottoman army, image from Carl Mayer Nuernberg

Mehemed Ali, Ottoman commander in the Ottoman army, image from Carl Mayer Nuernberg, published by C. A
UTD4919281 Mehemed Ali, Ottoman commander in the Ottoman army, image from Carl Mayer Nuernberg, published by C. A. Hartleben in Pesth

Background imageOttoman Collection: Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople, 1846

Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople, 1846
3480394 Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople, 1846; (add.info.: 1828: Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) 1846, watercolour

Background imageOttoman Collection: Mehmed Emin Pasha, born Isaak Eduard Schnitzer, baptized Eduard Carl Oscar Theodor Schnitzer

Mehmed Emin Pasha, born Isaak Eduard Schnitzer, baptized Eduard Carl Oscar Theodor Schnitzer
3253029 Mehmed Emin Pasha, born Isaak Eduard Schnitzer, baptized Eduard Carl Oscar Theodor Schnitzer; (add.info.: Mehmed Emin Pasha, born Isaak Eduard Schnitzer)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Engraving depicting Omar Pasha leading his troops across the Ingour during the Crimean War

Engraving depicting Omar Pasha leading his troops across the Ingour during the Crimean War
3077579 Engraving depicting Omar Pasha leading his troops across the Ingour during the Crimean War; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Omar Pasha Latas (1806-1871) an Ottoman general and governor

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey in Asia, 1849

Turkey in Asia, 1849
2902287 Turkey in Asia, 1849; (add.info.: Turkey in Asia, 1849.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Background imageOttoman Collection: A Mameluke Exercising, published by R Bowyer, 1802

A Mameluke Exercising, published by R Bowyer, 1802
BON40792 A Mameluke Exercising, published by R Bowyer, 1802; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Background imageOttoman Collection: Decor de Fenetre, from Le Garde-Meuble, late 19th century, lithograph

Decor de Fenetre, from Le Garde-Meuble, late 19th century, lithograph
STC255745 Decor de Fenetre, from Le Garde-Meuble, late 19th century, lithograph; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Garde-Meubles, a compilation of lithographs of room sets)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Milos Obrenovic, Prince of Serbia (engraving)

Milos Obrenovic, Prince of Serbia (engraving)
8676711 Milos Obrenovic, Prince of Serbia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milos Obrenovic (c1780-1860), Prince of Serbia

Background imageOttoman Collection: Sponge fishing, Syria (engraving)

Sponge fishing, Syria (engraving)
8677053 Sponge fishing, Syria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sponge fishing, Syria: preparing the sponges for market)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Fortresses of the Dardanelles (litho)

Fortresses of the Dardanelles (litho)
8664021 Fortresses of the Dardanelles (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fortresses of the Dardanelles, Turkey)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Siege of Rhodes (litho)

Siege of Rhodes (litho)
8664010 Siege of Rhodes (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Rhodes by the Ottoman Empire)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Couple in Turkey, c.1850 (litho)

Couple in Turkey, c.1850 (litho)
8698388 Couple in Turkey, c.1850 (litho) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Geography. Turkey. A couple in Turkey. Litho, France, ca 1850.); © Archives Charmet

Background imageOttoman Collection: Plan of the Battle of Navarino, 21 October 1827, 1827 (coloured manuscript)

Plan of the Battle of Navarino, 21 October 1827, 1827 (coloured manuscript)
7339519 Plan of the Battle of Navarino, 21 October 1827, 1827 (coloured manuscript) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 32x42 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageOttoman Collection: Siege of Malta: the Turkish bombardment of the fortress of Birgu (or Vittoriosa)

Siege of Malta: the Turkish bombardment of the fortress of Birgu (or Vittoriosa), late 16th century (oil on canvas)
MMM5457813 Siege of Malta: the Turkish bombardment of the fortress of Birgu (or Vittoriosa), late 16th century (oil on canvas); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageOttoman Collection: View of Oczakow (Turkey), at the mouth of the Dnieper River, on the Black Sea

View of Oczakow (Turkey), at the mouth of the Dnieper River, on the Black Sea
MMM5482386 View of Oczakow (Turkey), at the mouth of the Dnieper River, on the Black Sea, site of the battle between the Russians and the Turks, on October 12, 1787

Background imageOttoman Collection: The repulse of the Turks at the Siege of Vienna, Austria in 1529

The repulse of the Turks at the Siege of Vienna, Austria in 1529, from The Book of Martyrs by John Foxe, pub
5242609 The repulse of the Turks at the Siege of Vienna, Austria in 1529, from The Book of Martyrs by John Foxe, pub. c.1865 (print) by English School, (19th century)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Plan of the naval battle of Lepanto, 7th October 1571, from Military

Plan of the naval battle of Lepanto, 7th October 1571, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul
5242605 Plan of the naval battle of Lepanto, 7th October 1571, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix pub

Background imageOttoman Collection: View of Abukir, Egypt, 1801

View of Abukir, Egypt, 1801
3480436 View of Abukir, Egypt, 1801; (add.info.: View of Abukir, Egypt by Luigi Mayer (1755-1803); Italian-German artist and an important painter of the Ottoman Empire

Background imageOttoman Collection: A sultan with Janissaries

A sultan with Janissaries
3330091 A sultan with Janissaries; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sultan with Janissaries. Janissaries were elite infantry units that formed the Ottoman Sultan's household troops)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Ibrahim Edhem Pasha

Ibrahim Edhem Pasha
3253005 Ibrahim Edhem Pasha; (add.info.: Ibrahim Edhem Pasha, 1819-1893. Ottoman statesman of Greek birth and Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Imperial Theatre, Constantinople (engraving)

Imperial Theatre, Constantinople (engraving)
8676845 Imperial Theatre, Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Imperial Theatre attached to the Dolmabahce Palace)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Bombardment of Ruse, Bulgaria, 1877 (litho)

Bombardment of Ruse, Bulgaria, 1877 (litho)
8664032 Bombardment of Ruse, Bulgaria, 1877 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian bombardment of Ruse (Ruscuk), Bulgaria, Russo-Turkish War, 1877

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria, 1877-1878 (litho)

Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria, 1877-1878 (litho)
8664027 Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria, 1877-1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Death of Selim I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1520 (litho)

Death of Selim I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1520 (litho)
8664011 Death of Selim I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1520 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Selim I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1520)




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Ottoman History and Culture" Step into the vibrant world of the Ottomans, a civilization that left an indelible mark on history. From the mesmerizing Whirling Dervishes in the 16th century to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's transformative leadership, their legacy is truly captivating. Take a journey through time with Orteliuss map of the Ottoman Empire from 1570, tracing its vast territories and diverse cultures. Witness T E Lawrence, famously known as Lawrence of Arabia, traversing desert landscapes alongside majestic camels, embodying adventure and resilience. Marvel at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, where intricate glazed pottery reveals exquisite craftsmanship. Delve into Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcards that shed light on historical tensions while reminding us of complex relationships between nations. Discover Izmir's Camel brand figs and large fig factory - a testament to Turkey's agricultural prowess. As you wander through Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, be captivated by the iconic Old Bridge over Neretva river; it stands as a symbol of unity amidst cultural diversity. Emir Faisal at Wejh (now in Saudi Arabia) reminds us of alliances forged during World War I when Colonel Dawnay and Commander Hogarth joined forces with T E Lawrence for strategic purposes. The Ottoman Empire's rich heritage continues to inspire awe across generations. Its influence can still be felt today – from artistry to diplomacy – leaving an enduring imprint on our collective memory.