Stamboul Collection (#3)

Fragment from the Base of a Bowl, 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment from the Base of a Bowl, 13th-14th century

Fragment of a Bowl, 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Bowl, 13th-14th century

An Ottoman turquoise inset silver mounted zinc bottle (turquoise, zinc, silver)
1766446 An Ottoman turquoise inset silver mounted zinc bottle (turquoise, zinc, silver) by Ottoman School, (17th century); 38 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A View of Constantinople (oil on canvas)
989227 A View of Constantinople (oil on canvas) by Berninger, Edmund (1843-1929); 100.4x219.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A View of Constantinople. Edmund Berninger (1843-1929)

A View of Constantinople overlooking the Bosphorous, 1770 (oil on canvas)
990371 A View of Constantinople overlooking the Bosphorous, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Favray, Antoine (1706-98); 95x248 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Constantinople from Eyub, (pencil and watercolour on paper)
658643 Constantinople from Eyub, (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); 40.6x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantinople from Eyub. Amadeo Preziosi (1816-1882)

Ladies on the Bosphorous with Rumeli Hisar Beyond, 1873 (pencil and watercolour on paper)
651532 Ladies on the Bosphorous with Rumeli Hisar Beyond, 1873 (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); 29.2x46.4

Constantinople, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
651487 Constantinople, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by MacWhirter, John (1839-1911); 34.6x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantinople. John MacWhirter (1839-1911)

The Russian Advance, flying before the Enemy (engraving)
1049932 The Russian Advance, flying before the Enemy (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian Advance, flying before the Enemy)

Reading War Placards in Stamboul (engraving)
1106288 Reading War Placards in Stamboul (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading War Placards in Stamboul)

A sketch of a black female dancer seen in a hidden cafe of old Stamboul (Istanbul) 1931 by Sam Otis Date: 1931

The Worlds Capitals (litho)
1604007 The Worlds Capitals (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Worlds Capitals. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 February 1893)

A map of Constantinople in 1422 (engraving)
aP168413 A map of Constantinople in 1422 (engraving) by Buondelmonti, Cristoforo (c, 1385-c.1430) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of an Ottoman turquoise inset silver mounted zinc bottle (turquoise, zinc, silver)
1766447 Detail of an Ottoman turquoise inset silver mounted zinc bottle (turquoise, zinc, silver) by Ottoman School, (17th century); 38 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

La Corne d Or (Constantinople), 1907 (oil on canvas)
1768437 La Corne d Or (Constantinople), 1907 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 89x116.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Corne d Or (Constantinople). Paul Signac (1863-1935)

A View of Constantinople from Marmarameer, (pencil and watercolour on paper)
659025 A View of Constantinople from Marmarameer, (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Diemer, Michael Zeno (1867-1939); 33x71.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A View of Constantinople and the Bosphorus from the Asian Side, 1864 (oil on canvas)
659053 A View of Constantinople and the Bosphorus from the Asian Side, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Eckenbrecher, Karl Paul Themistocles von (1842-1921); 33x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Filming Stamboul Quest with Myrna Loy (1934) wearing a Dolly Tree gown Date: 1934

Myrna Loy in Stamboul Quest (1934) wearing a Dolly Tree draped white gown with clever shirring on the sleeves and a waistband and floor-length sash-ties in a darker material. Date: 1934

Sweetseller, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468920 Sweetseller, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

The Silk Bazaar, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468919 The Silk Bazaar, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

Water-carrier, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468918 Water-carrier, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

Gentle Waters, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468909 Gentle Waters, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies on a Turkish rug beside a stream)

The Eastern Question (engraving)
1106145 The Eastern Question (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question)

A Street Scene during the Recent Panic in Stamboul (engraving)
1056859 A Street Scene during the Recent Panic in Stamboul (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Street Scene during the Recent Panic in Stamboul)

The Arrest of Softas in Stamboul (litho)
1056835 The Arrest of Softas in Stamboul (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrest of Softas in Stamboul)

The Riots in Constantinople (engraving)
1056644 The Riots in Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in Constantinople)

A Group of Criminals in the Chief Prison, Stamboul (engraving)
1059252 A Group of Criminals in the Chief Prison, Stamboul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Criminals in the Chief Prison, Stamboul)

Turks at the Temple of Sweet Waters, Constantinople, (pencil
658833 Turks at the Temple of Sweet Waters, Constantinople, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); 14.4x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Turkish Crisis, the Tribunal at Stamboul (engraving)
1605862 The Turkish Crisis, the Tribunal at Stamboul (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turkish Crisis, the Tribunal at Stamboul)

Croatian Guards, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468914 Croatian Guards, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

Bohemians, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468913 Bohemians, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Czech or Hungarian musicians; From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier)

A Porter of Goods, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468910 A Porter of Goods, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

A Bazaar in Constantinople, 1873 (pencil and watercolour)
1766753 A Bazaar in Constantinople, 1873 (pencil and watercolour) by Brindesi, Jean (fl.1850s); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bazaar in Constantinople. Jean Brindesi (fl.1850s)

Constantinople Sublime Port (watercolour on paper)
1769839 Constantinople Sublime Port (watercolour on paper) by Chacaton, Jean Nicolas Henri de (1813-1886); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantinople, Sublime Port)

La Corne d Or, Constantinople, (oil on canvas)
989595 La Corne d Or, Constantinople, (oil on canvas) by Ziem, Felix (1821-1911); 135x219 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Corne d Or, Constantinople. Felix Ziem (1821-1911). Oil on canvas

Pharmacy or Drug Shop, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468917 Pharmacy or Drug Shop, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

Albanians, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468916 Albanians, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

Scene in a Cafe, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468908 Scene in a Cafe, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

British Charitable Work in Turkey (engraving)
1050077 British Charitable Work in Turkey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Charitable Work in Turkey)

Explaining the Inflammatory Placards on the Walls in Stamboul (engraving)
1056838 Explaining the Inflammatory Placards on the Walls in Stamboul (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Bereaved", a Sketch in Stamboul (engraving)
1049970 " Bereaved", a Sketch in Stamboul (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Bereaved", a Sketch in Stamboul)

The Crisis in Constantinople (b / w photo)
1056677 The Crisis in Constantinople (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Constantinople)

Turkish Police patrolling the Streets of Stamboul (litho)
1597772 Turkish Police patrolling the Streets of Stamboul (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish Police patrolling the Streets of Stamboul)

Woman from Constantinople, standing, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)
989446 Woman from Constantinople, standing, c.1876 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 40.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman from Constantinople)

Panorama of Constantinople, with two views of Buyukdere, 1838-1845 (tinted lithograph)
986176 Panorama of Constantinople, with two views of Buyukdere, 1838-1845 (tinted lithograph) by French School, (18th century); 43x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Panorama of Constantinople)

Boats on the Bosphorous, off Constantinople, 1846 (oil on canvas)
658606 Boats on the Bosphorous, off Constantinople, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Mayer, Auguste Etienne Francois (1805-90); 56x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boats on the Bosphorous)

A View of Constantinople, (oil on canvas)
659052 A View of Constantinople, (oil on canvas) by Diemer, Michael Zeno (1867-1939); 100.3x143.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A View of Constantinople. Michael Zeno Diemer (1867-1939)

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"Stamboul: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the vibrant streets of Stamboul, a city steeped in centuries of rich history. From its early days as the capital of the Byzantine Empire to its transformation under the rule of the Omayyad Caliphate, this captivating city has witnessed countless tales unfold. In 748 A. D. , Stamboul became a battleground between two mighty empires - the Omayyad Caliphate and the Byzantine Empire. The clash of cultures and power struggles shaped its destiny for years to come. The Black Sea, with its strategic Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits, played a pivotal role in Stamboul's maritime dominance. It served as a gateway connecting Europe and Asia, facilitating trade routes that brought prosperity to this bustling metropolis. At the heart stood the magnificent Throne of the Byzantine Emperors, an emblematic symbol of imperial authority. Its grandeur reflected their reign over this majestic city that captivated both locals and visitors alike. Journeying back to Constantinople in 1890, we catch glimpses through time captured by unknown artists. Their brushstrokes immortalize Sultan Süleyman alongside his architectural masterpiece -the Süleymaniye Mosque- which still stands proudly today. Yet not all stories told are ones of glory; some depict darker chapters etched into Stamboul's past. Lithographs reveal scenes from trials where eighteen Armenians faced justice or portray chilling moments when Armenian porters met their tragic fate at sea during times marred by violence. Riots erupted on these ancient streets, stained with bloodshed as Armenians fell victim to police brutality orchestrated by Softas and Kurds. These haunting images serve as reminders that even amidst beauty lies a complex tapestry woven with human struggle. Amidst these historical narratives emerge glimpses into everyday life within Stamboul's walls.