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Fountain, Constantinople
James Robertson1855–1856
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
View of the Fountain of Ahmed III at the Imperial Gate of the Topkapı Palace, with the gate itself visible in the background. The intricately carved corner wall of the public fountain features window lattices that are composed of geometric patterns. Also visible in the foreground are a number of people dressed in traditional garments, engaging in various activities, and two wicker baskets.
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Details
- Title: Fountain, Constantinople
- Creator: James Robertson
- Date Created: 1855–1856
- Location Created: Constantinople, Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey
- Physical Dimensions: 29 × 26 cm (11 7/16 × 10 1/4 in.)
- Type: Print
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Salted paper print
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 84.XA.619.73
- Culture: English
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
- Creator Display Name: James Robertson (English, 1813 - 1888)
- Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
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