The military academy on the Bosphorus, Constantinople. Steel engraving by S. Fisher after T. Allom.
- Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872.
- Date:
- [between 1840 and 1849?]
- Reference:
- 2165023i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The cavalry barracks, Kuleli Military High School, from the shore of Cengelkoy, Istanbul. Cavalrymen are seen exercising in front of the school in the distance, while the foreground includes a scene of everyday life. Kuleli Military High School was the first military academy founded in Istanbul in 1845 by Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid I
Publication/Creation
London ; Paris : Peter Jackson, [between 1840 and 1849?]
Physical description
1 print : steel engraving ; image 12.6 x 18.9 cm
Lettering
Cavalry barracks, on the Bosphorus. Caserne pour la cavalerie sur la Bosph. T. Allom. S. Fisher.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2165023i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores