Istanbul: panorama. Engraving by F.C. Lewis, G.R. Lewis and C. Tomkins, 1813, after H.A. Barker, 1799.

  • Barker, Henry Aston, 1774-1856.
Date:
Jany. 1s.t 1813
Reference:
2148465i
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Description

The historical peninsula of Constantinople seen from the tower of Galata, over the coast of Halic to that of Eminonu. The mosque of Sultan Ahmet and Sultan Beyazit are seen as well as many of other mosques and minarets of the ancient Istanbul. The houses and their roofs as well as some branch roads with a few figures of people around the Galata Tower are presented in detail by using the techniques of aquatint and etching

Publication/Creation

[London] (West Square) : H.A.Barker ; [London] (Surry Side, Westminster Bridge) : Thos. Palser, Jany. 1s.t 1813.

Physical description

1 print : etching, with aquatint ; image 37.7 x 49.8 cm

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Lettering

The panorama of Constantinople, Etched by C. Tomkins & aquatinted by F.C. & G. Lewis. Drawn on the spot by Henry Aston Barker.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2148465i

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