Tophane, Istanbul: the Ottoman cannon foundry. Lithograph by J.F. Lewis, 1838, after Coke Smythe.
- Smyth, Coke, 1808-1882.
- Date:
- [1838]
- Reference:
- 2168550i
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About this work
Description
A working view of Tophane with its workers. The Galata Tower and Sultan Ahmed Mosque are seen in the distance. Tophane was the site of the main armaments factory of the Ottoman empire. The buildings were burned down in the Firuz Agha fire of 1823 and later rebuilt. All that remained subsequently was the historical clock tower and Mecidiye mansion
Publication/Creation
[London] : [T. McLean et al.], [1838]
Physical description
1 print : lithograph ; image 27.7 x 36.8 cm
Lettering
Cannon foundry Tophana
References note
J.R. Abbey, Travel in aquatint and lithography 1770-1860, vol. 2, London, 1957, p. 350, no. 394.15
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2168550i
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Location Status Access Closed stores