The Anadoluhisarı (castle) on the Bosphorus, Istanbul. Steel engraving by J. Sands after T. Allom.

  • Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872.
Date:
[between 1840 and 1849?]
Reference:
2168690i
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Description

Anadolu Hisar (the Castle of Asia), which is strategically one of the most important castles for the security of the Bosphorus, is seen in the middleground, viewed from around the shore of Rumeli Hisari located on the opposite side of the castle. The hill of Kandilli is seen in the background

Publication/Creation

London ; Paris : Peter Jackson, [between 1840 and 1849?]

Physical description

1 print : steel engraving ; image 12 x 18.8 cm

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Lettering

Anadoli Hissar. – or the Castle of Asia & the Hill of Kandeli. On the Bosphorus. Asia Minor. Anadoli-Hissar ou le château d'Asie, sur le Bosphore. T. Allom. J. Sands.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2168690i

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