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Turk Collection (page 73)

"Unraveling the Tapestry of Turk: A Journey through History and Culture" Step into the world of "Turk, " a term that encompasses a rich tapestry of history, art

Background imageTurk Collection: Native woman making bread in Istanbul Turkey (MR)

Native woman making bread in Istanbul Turkey (MR)

Background imageTurk Collection: Historical famous ruins of library Bibliotheque of Celsius most famous and perfect

Historical famous ruins of library Bibliotheque of Celsius most famous and perfect ruins in the world at Ephesus Turkey thru arch

Background imageTurk Collection: Statue in wall ancient historical at wonderful ruins of Ephesus Turkey

Statue in wall ancient historical at wonderful ruins of Ephesus Turkey

Background imageTurk Collection: The fortified Turkish Island of Ada-Kaleh

The fortified Turkish Island of Ada-Kaleh, now underwater. Situated on the Danube - submerged in 1970 due to the building of a hydro-electric station. Three kilometres from Orsova

Background imageTurk Collection: Bringing in the Teddy-turk

Bringing in the Teddy-turk. Illustration shows a chef labeled Special Privilege holding a large platter on which rests a huge turkey with the face of Theodore Roosevelt; he is about to place

Background imageTurk Collection: Niazim Bey and his revolutionary band

Niazim Bey and his revolutionary band
Niazim Bey, the Young Turk leader and his revolutionary band - the first to raise the flag of liberty in Macedonia. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTurk Collection: Macedonian Turk and two pets

Macedonian Turk and two pets (small black sheep) Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTurk Collection: Fight between a landlady and soldier

Fight between a landlady and soldier
Meg Dods and Captain McTurk ; the Captain protects himself from the onslaught of the furious landlady, Meg. Date: 1843

Background imageTurk Collection: GMDE2A-00012

GMDE2A-00012
Conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks, 1453. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageTurk Collection: GMDE2A-00041

GMDE2A-00041
Turkish women in the royal household. Antique hand-colored print

Background imageTurk Collection: Bosnia - Sarajevo - Three Young Turks

Bosnia - Sarajevo - Three Young Turks
Three young Turkish men drinking black coffee and sharing a long pipe (with a cigarette in the end!!) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Date: 1910s

Background imageTurk Collection: Bosnia - Sarajevo - General Store

Bosnia - Sarajevo - General Store
A General Store in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - probably selling all kinds of wares, but all that is on show in this scene are some brushes and some sacks of grain

Background imageTurk Collection: Sarajevo - Three Young Turks praying

Sarajevo - Three Young Turks praying

Background imageTurk Collection: Istanbul -

Istanbul -
So near, but yet so far - satirical comment on class distinctions in early 20th century Turkey between wealthy Turk and a poor penniless Armenian beggar

Background imageTurk Collection: Turkish Stand at 1900 Paris Exposition

Turkish Stand at 1900 Paris Exposition
The Turkish stand/exhibit at the Exposition Universale in Paris - 1900. Featuring an Ottoman Soldier in full uniform

Background imageTurk Collection: Turkish gallantry

Turkish gallantry
A Young Turkish man helps his pretty girl into his rowing boat for a jolly row across the Golden Horn, Constantinople

Background imageTurk Collection: Sultan Mehmed V rides with the Kaiser and Enver Pasha

Sultan Mehmed V rides with the Kaiser and Enver Pasha
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey in a carriage with Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Minister for War, Enver Pasha. Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918)

Background imageTurk Collection: Greetings from the Salonika Army

Greetings from the Salonika Army
Chrstmas Greetings from the British Army on Salonika. Finish Johnny - which alludes to the impending closing stages of the war and the desire (of the troops abroad) to be home as soon as possible

Background imageTurk Collection: Captured Nationalist Turkish soldier

Captured Nationalist Turkish soldier
A captured Nationalist Turkish soldier on board the HMS Royal Sovereign during the assault on Mudanya - July 6th 1920

Background imageTurk Collection: Niazi Bey - Young Turk Leader

Niazi Bey - Young Turk Leader
Niazi Bey. Young Turk Leader

Background imageTurk Collection: Armenians celebrate the new constitution

Armenians celebrate the new constitution
The entrance of the Armenian Church St. Trinity where the Armenians are celebrating the new Constitution, established after the Young Turk Revolution of July 3, 1908

Background imageTurk Collection: Proclamation of the new Constitution

Proclamation of the new Constitution
The Proclamation of the new Constitution established after the Young Turk Revolution of July 3, 1908. The crowd assembled in front of the Town Hall to hear the proclamation by the Inspector General

Background imageTurk Collection: Armenian schoolchildren celebrate the new constitution

Armenian schoolchildren celebrate the new constitution
Armenian schoolchildren celebrating the new Constitution, established after the Young Turk Revolution of July 3, 1908

Background imageTurk Collection: Proclamation of the new Constitution - Salonica

Proclamation of the new Constitution - Salonica
The proclamation of the new Constitution - Salonica (now part of Greece), on 24th July 1908 - revolutionary military group from Resna, South West Macedonia under the commmand of Melek Bey

Background imageTurk Collection: Turkish Soldier - advertising postcard

Turkish Soldier - advertising postcard
Fun advertising card depicting a Turkish soldier without any shoes!

Background imageTurk Collection: Equestrian statue of Matyas Corvinus, Hungarian king between 1458 and 1490

Equestrian statue of Matyas Corvinus, Hungarian king between 1458 and 1490, trampling the banner of the Turks, Piata Uniri, Cluj, North West Transylvania, Romania, Europe

Background imageTurk Collection: Turks Defeated, Antioch

Turks Defeated, Antioch
The Crusaders defeat the Turks before the city of Antioch Date: 1095

Background imageTurk Collection: Ww1 Cartoon / Turks 1916

Ww1 Cartoon / Turks 1916
Turks rout the English at Gallipoli

Background imageTurk Collection: Foreign Children

Foreign Children: " Little Indian, Sioux, or Crow, Little frosty Eskimo, Little Turk or Japanese, Don t you wish that you were me?"

Background imageTurk Collection: Bismarck and Turkey

Bismarck and Turkey
Bismarck portrayed as Everybodys Friend - during the Russo-Turkish War he maintains a strict neutrality, emerging as the friend of the Turk




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"Unraveling the Tapestry of Turk: A Journey through History and Culture" Step into the world of "Turk, " a term that encompasses a rich tapestry of history, art, and politics. From Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcards to the defeat of Seljuk Turks at Dorylaeum during the First Crusade, each hint unravels a different facet. In Zaporozhye, Ukraine, an intriguing painting in the Cossack Museum awaits. Its brushstrokes tell tales of bravery and resilience as it captures a pivotal moment in time. Meanwhile, Ataturk and Amanullah Khan row together in a boat - an unexpected alliance bridging nations. Travel back further to 1683 when Vienna witnessed the Ottoman Empire's defeat. The echoes of this historic event still resonate today, shaping geopolitical landscapes. Delve deeper into artistry with "Study for Portrait of an Indian. " This captivating oil on canvas piece showcases cultural exchange between East and West. Sultan Murad IV Ghazi ruled over the Ottoman Turks with authority and ambition while Sultan Osman II left his mark on history as well. Their legacies intertwine with triumphs and challenges faced by their empire throughout centuries. However, not all chapters are filled with glory; tragedy also finds its place within this narrative. The Ottoman Turk massacre of Greeks at Chios in 1822 serves as a stark reminder that history is not always kind or just. Amidst these historical accounts lies everyday life captured by artists like Ahmed Madrali—a Turkish barber from Thessaloniki who skillfully wields his tools to shape more than just haircuts but also connections between people. As we explore these hints about "Turk, " we uncover stories that span continents and eras—stories woven together by threads both delicate and resilient, and is through understanding these diverse narratives that we can truly appreciate the complexity and richness of this term, "Turk.