The fountain of Sultan Ahmet III – 8 x 10” mounted print
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Two figures take a moment to pause at an exceptionally ornate water fountain in this fascinating photograph. A tantalising glimpse of times gone by, the photograph was taken in Istanbul in 1853 and can be seen on display in the Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires exhibition.
The crisp detail of the opulent decoration of the Sultan Ahmed III fountain demonstrates the skill of the photographers. After a decade working as an engraver for Sultan Abdulmecid at the Imperial Mint, James Robertson turned to photography in the 1850s. Together with his brothers-in-law, Antonio and Felice Beato, he travelled from Athens to Egypt, Jerusalem to India, producing captivating albumen prints of far-flung locales.
Printed in the UK and supplied with a cream coloured mount chosen to complement the artwork, this compact collectable print is a perfect way to add architectural interest to a smaller space. Giclée printing captures fine detail and provides archival longevity, while the quality heavyweight paper holds rich, deep colours and gives a luxury, gallery-grade finish.
Figures at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmet III
James Robertson (1813–88) and Felice Beato (1834–1906)
Albumen print from wet collodion-on-glass negative
Istanbul, Turkey, 1853
V&A: E.402-2005
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Dimensions
8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Composition
Giclée printed on Monte Carlo 300gsm paper
Colour
Neutral
Product code
173303
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