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Turkish Collection (#95)

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Background imageTurkish Collection: The Great Exhibition 1851, Turkey No 1 (coloured engraving)

The Great Exhibition 1851, Turkey No 1 (coloured engraving)
6032950 The Great Exhibition 1851, Turkey No 1 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition 1851, Turkey No 1)

Background imageTurkish Collection: Turkish woman with Niquab (illustration)

Turkish woman with Niquab (illustration)
5669486 Turkish woman with Niquab (illustration) by Nicolay, Nicolas de (1517-83); (add.info.: Turkish woman with Niquab (veil), from Quatre premiers livres des navigations, 1598

Background imageTurkish Collection: Portrait of Count Alexandre de Laborde in his travelling Costume, Constantinople (engraving)

Portrait of Count Alexandre de Laborde in his travelling Costume, Constantinople (engraving)
5238443 Portrait of Count Alexandre de Laborde in his travelling Costume, Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTurkish Collection: Turkish bath 1900

Turkish bath 1900
Interior of a men-only Turkish bath in the shampooing room at Jermyn Street, London. Date: 1900

Background imageTurkish Collection: The Florida nightclub by Hynes

The Florida nightclub by Hynes
Impressions and personalities at the Florida Club in South Bruton Mews, renowned for its glass dance floor, which triggered a craze for them in other clubs in and around London

Background imageTurkish Collection: Turkish bath, cooling room 1900

Turkish bath, cooling room 1900
The height of luxury a turkish bath, with men only, in the cooling room at Jermyn Street, London. Date: 1900

Background imageTurkish Collection: The Angel Israfil, c. 1580-90 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)

The Angel Israfil, c. 1580-90 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932577 The Angel Israfil, c.1580-90 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Ottoman School, (16th century); 29.6 x 20.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageTurkish Collection: Ruins osf the Temple of Apollo Branchidae, from The Principal Ruins of Asia Minor, pub

Ruins osf the Temple of Apollo Branchidae, from The Principal Ruins of Asia Minor, pub
4071291 Ruins osf the Temple of Apollo Branchidae, from The Principal Ruins of Asia Minor, pub. 1863 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageTurkish Collection: Turkish Boatman in the Constantinople Harbour, 1886 (w / c on paper)

Turkish Boatman in the Constantinople Harbour, 1886 (w / c on paper)
3937513 Turkish Boatman in the Constantinople Harbour, 1886 (w/c on paper) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 17x25 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Background imageTurkish Collection: The Presentation of the Admiral to the Sultan, plate 14 from Part III

The Presentation of the Admiral to the Sultan, plate 14 from Part III
STC122319 The Presentation of the Admiral to the Sultan, plate 14 from Part III, Volume I of The History of the Nations, engraved by Giacomo Bussi, c.1820 (aquatint) by Italian School

Background imageTurkish Collection: Turkish Man, praying, 18th century (engraving)

Turkish Man, praying, 18th century (engraving)
STC121870 Turkish Man, praying, 18th century (engraving) by Scotin, Gerard Jean Baptiste (1671-1716); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageTurkish Collection: The Grand Lord, in his seraglio with the Kislar Agassi, 18th century (engraving)

The Grand Lord, in his seraglio with the Kislar Agassi, 18th century (engraving)
STC121854 The Grand Lord, in his seraglio with the Kislar Agassi, 18th century (engraving) by Simonneau, Philippe (1685-c.1753); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageTurkish Collection: SUF. TURE 242 f. 20v Libra

SUF. TURE 242 f. 20v Libra
EDI42309 SUF.TURE 242 f.20v Libra by Ottoman School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Turkish, out of copyright

Background imageTurkish Collection: SUF. TURE 242 f. 14v Cancer

SUF. TURE 242 f. 14v Cancer
EDI42299 SUF.TURE 242 f.14v Cancer by Ottoman School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Turkish, out of copyright

Background imageTurkish Collection: SUF. TURE 242 f. 30v Pisces

SUF. TURE 242 f. 30v Pisces
EDI42295 SUF.TURE 242 f.30v Pisces by Ottoman School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Turkish, out of copyright

Background imageTurkish Collection: Vessels Moored in the Bosphorus (w / c on paper)

Vessels Moored in the Bosphorus (w / c on paper)
BON208313 Vessels Moored in the Bosphorus (w/c on paper) by Lodder, Capt. Charles A. (fl.1880-85); 24.1x34.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; British, out of copyright

Background imageTurkish Collection: Sunset, Constantinople (w / c on paper)

Sunset, Constantinople (w / c on paper)
Ma388947 Sunset, Constantinople (w/c on paper) by Baillie Hamilton, M. (fl.1889-90); 43.2x68.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageTurkish Collection: Ottoman turbanned warrior (oil on canvas)

Ottoman turbanned warrior (oil on canvas)
GG377023 Ottoman turbanned warrior (oil on canvas) by La Fond, Francois Henri Alexandre (1815-1901); 32x25 cm; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageTurkish Collection: The Battle of Arsuf, 7th September 1191 (litho) (b / w photo)

The Battle of Arsuf, 7th September 1191 (litho) (b / w photo)
STC400587 The Battle of Arsuf, 7th September 1191 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTurkish Collection: Turkey Costume

Turkey Costume
LLM458872 Turkey Costume by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkey Costume. Illustration for Le Costume Historique by M A Racinet (Firmin Didot, 1888)

Background imageTurkish Collection: The Queen investing Abdul Aziz with the Order of the Garter, 1881 (engraving)

The Queen investing Abdul Aziz with the Order of the Garter, 1881 (engraving)
XJF394219 The Queen investing Abdul Aziz with the Order of the Garter, 1881 (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTurkish Collection: A Girl of Chios, plate 74 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing

A Girl of Chios, plate 74 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409027 A Girl of Chios, plate 74 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, 1707-08 (coloured engraving) by Vanmour

Background imageTurkish Collection: A Turk in winter clothing, plate 41 from Collection of One Hundred Prints

A Turk in winter clothing, plate 41 from Collection of One Hundred Prints
STC409019 A Turk in winter clothing, plate 41 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol

Background imageTurkish Collection: A Desert Arab, plate 94 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing

A Desert Arab, plate 94 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409042 A Desert Arab, plate 94 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Jean-Baptiste Haussard (fl.1678-1749)

Background imageTurkish Collection: An Indian, plate 93 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different

An Indian, plate 93 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different
STC409041 An Indian, plate 93 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Gerard Scotin (1671-1716)

Background imageTurkish Collection: A Bulgarian, plate 82 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing

A Bulgarian, plate 82 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409035 A Bulgarian, plate 82 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, 1707-08 (coloured engraving) by Vanmour

Background imageTurkish Collection: A Hungarian, plate 76 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing

A Hungarian, plate 76 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409031 A Hungarian, plate 76 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Jean-Baptiste Haussard (fl.1679-1749)

Background imageTurkish Collection: A Street Coffee Vendor, plate 56 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing

A Street Coffee Vendor, plate 56 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409021 A Street Coffee Vendor, plate 56 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Gerard Scotin (1671-1716)

Background imageTurkish Collection: The Bostangi-Bachi, plate 18 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing

The Bostangi-Bachi, plate 18 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409011 The Bostangi-Bachi, plate 18 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Gerard Scotin (1671-1716)

Background imageTurkish Collection: A Soulak, plate 17 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different

A Soulak, plate 17 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different
STC409010 A Soulak, plate 17 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Claude du Bose

Background imageTurkish Collection: The Ibriktar Agassi, plate 6 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing

The Ibriktar Agassi, plate 6 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409003 The Ibriktar Agassi, plate 6 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Gerard Scotin (1671-1716)

Background imageTurkish Collection: Woman leading her children, plate from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing

Woman leading her children, plate from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409002 Woman leading her children, plate from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, 1707-08 (coloured engraving) by Vanmour

Background imageTurkish Collection: Death of Koprili the Virtuous (litho)

Death of Koprili the Virtuous (litho)
STC358041 Death of Koprili the Virtuous (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zade Mustapha Koprili (1637-1690)

Background imageTurkish Collection: Saint Nicephorus I (engraving)

Saint Nicephorus I (engraving)
816606 Saint Nicephorus I (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Nicephorus I, Christian Byzantine writer)

Background imageTurkish Collection: King George III receiving the Turkish ambassador and suit (engraving)

King George III receiving the Turkish ambassador and suit (engraving)
820100 King George III receiving the Turkish ambassador and suit (engraving) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTurkish Collection: One of the newly converted Muslims of Medina urges a group of Jews of this city to

One of the newly converted Muslims of Medina urges a group of Jews of this city to
884137 One of the newly converted Muslims of Medina urges a group of Jews of this city to convert, illustration from Siyar-i Nabi by Turkish School, (16th century); 19.5x16.9 cm; Spencer Collection

Background imageTurkish Collection: Notepaper from The National Hotel, Upper Bedford Place, Russell Square (photo)

Notepaper from The National Hotel, Upper Bedford Place, Russell Square (photo)
606624 Notepaper from The National Hotel, Upper Bedford Place, Russell Square (photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notepaper from The National Hotel)

Background imageTurkish Collection: Interior of the Great Exhibition, 1851, Egypt, Turkey & Greece (engraving)

Interior of the Great Exhibition, 1851, Egypt, Turkey & Greece (engraving)
609912 Interior of the Great Exhibition, 1851, Egypt, Turkey & Greece (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Great Exhibition, 1851, Egypt)

Background imageTurkish Collection: Abdul-Aziz, Sultan of Turkey, Ote-toi de la que je m y mette, 30 October 1869

Abdul-Aziz, Sultan of Turkey, Ote-toi de la que je m y mette, 30 October 1869, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611795 Abdul-Aziz, Sultan of Turkey, Ote-toi de la que je m y mette, 30 October 1869, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Tissot

Background imageTurkish Collection: HMS Queen Elizabeth bombarding the Dardanelles defences in 1915 (litho)

HMS Queen Elizabeth bombarding the Dardanelles defences in 1915 (litho)
700967 HMS Queen Elizabeth bombarding the Dardanelles defences in 1915 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageTurkish Collection: The genius of France extirpating despotism, tyranny and oppression from the face of

The genius of France extirpating despotism, tyranny and oppression from the face of
698016 The genius of France extirpating despotism, tyranny and oppression from the face of the earth, Or the royal warriors defeated, 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by English School

Background imageTurkish Collection: Head Baker, Head Cook and other examples of Ottoman costume, plate 4 from Part III

Head Baker, Head Cook and other examples of Ottoman costume, plate 4 from Part III
STC122317 Head Baker, Head Cook and other examples of Ottoman costume, plate 4 from Part III, Volume I of The History of the Nations, engraved by V

Background imageTurkish Collection: Grand Visir, Caim-Mecam, Reis-Efendi and Khodjakian, plate 15 from Part III

Grand Visir, Caim-Mecam, Reis-Efendi and Khodjakian, plate 15 from Part III
STC122315 Grand Visir, Caim-Mecam, Reis-Efendi and Khodjakian, plate 15 from Part III, Volume I of The History of the Nations, engraved by C

Background imageTurkish Collection: The Chief Janissary, from the Recueil d estampes sur les Costumes du Levant

The Chief Janissary, from the Recueil d estampes sur les Costumes du Levant
STC121873 The Chief Janissary, from the Recueil d estampes sur les Costumes du Levant, engraved by Gerard Jean Baptiste Scotin (1671-1716) 1707-08 (coloured engraving) by French School

Background imageTurkish Collection: An Effendi, man of law in his study, 18th century (engraving)

An Effendi, man of law in his study, 18th century (engraving)
STC121855 An Effendi, man of law in his study, 18th century (engraving) by Scotin, Gerard Jean Baptiste (1671-1716); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright




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"Turkish: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Legacy" Step into the rich tapestry history as we explore its diverse heritage through captivating images. From the majestic bust of Marcus Aurelius, a symbol of Roman influence, to the intricate map showcasing the Byzantine Empire's grandeur, Turkey has been a melting pot of civilizations. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk emerges as a pivotal figure in modern Turkish history. His visionary leadership and reforms shaped Turkey into what it is today. Witness his indomitable spirit captured in photographs alongside his adopted daughter or dancing with grace. Travel back in time with Orteliuss' map from 1570 that depicts the vast Ottoman Empire at its zenith. Marvel at iconic landmarks like Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) Sultanahmet, an architectural masterpiece bridging different eras and religions. Immerse yourself in Lawrence of Arabia's adventures amidst desert landscapes and camels—a testament to Turkey's allure for explorers seeking exotic experiences. Experience the vibrant cultural scene through Arnold Louis Miller's lens as he captures a mesmerizing belly dancer at Omar Khayyam Club—an emblematic portrayal of Istanbul's nightlife during the swinging '60s. Delve deeper into religious artistry with "The Virgin of Vladimir, " an exquisite Russian icon painted in Constantinople centuries ago—a testament to Turkey's role as a crossroads between East and West. This collection encapsulates Turkey’s multifaceted identity—where ancient empires converged, where tradition meets progress, where dance unites generations—and invites you on an enchanting journey through time. Discover why this land has captivated hearts throughout history—the essence heritage awaits your exploration.