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A General View of the City of Constantinople

Print
ca. late 18th century-early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Etching, aquatint, and engraving, coloured by hand, depicting a view of Constantinople (Istanbul) in Turkey. Lettered with title, also in French, and 'Printed for Bowles & Carver, Map & Printsellers, No.69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London'.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleA General View of the City of Constantinople (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Etching, aquatint, and engraving, coloured by hand
Brief description
Anonymous etching, aquatint, and engraving, coloured by hand, entitled 'A General View of the City of Constantinople'. Published in London ca. late 18th, early 19th century.
Physical description
Etching, aquatint, and engraving, coloured by hand, depicting a view of Constantinople (Istanbul) in Turkey. Lettered with title, also in French, and 'Printed for Bowles & Carver, Map & Printsellers, No.69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 28.2 cm
  • Width: 42.9 cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Subject depicted
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
SP.669

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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