Los 4069

Sébah, Pascal
(1823-1886)Views of Constantinople

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Views of Constantinople and Pergamon. 1870s. 10 albumen prints. Each 21 x 27 cm (23,4 x 32,2 cm). Signed, dated and numbered in negative on lower edge of print, each mounted to board.

Pascal Sébah was known for his detailed and impressive images of the Middle East and North Africa during the 19th century. Operating a studio in Constantinople, he specialized in both portraiture and landscape photography, capturing the diverse culture and architectural wonders of the Ottoman Empire. His work contributed significantly to Western fascination with the Orient and remains a valuable resource for understanding the region’s history and heritage. This collection comprises views over the Bosporus with the Galata Bridge, the Bazaar of Üsküdar, the Acropolis of Pergamon as well as a number of interior views of the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. – Some light fading and foxing, otherwise in very good condition.