Subject: Istanbul, Turkey
Period: 1734 (circa)
Publication: Hedendaagsche Historie of Tegenwoordige Staat van alle Volkeren, VI Deel
Color: Hand Color
Size:
16.5 x 5.2 inches
41.9 x 13.2 cm
This lovely panoramic view illustrates the grand city of Constantinople with numerous ships and boats in the foreground. A key at the bottom identifies 16 important locations. The engraving is based on a painting by François Boucher.
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Condition: A+
A nice impression on a strong sheet with a fleur-de-lis coat of arms watermark and folds as issued.