Name of Object:

The Port From The Galata Tower

Location:

Istanbul, Türkiye

Holding Institution:

Pera Museum

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Date of Object:

Mid-19th century

Author:

Abdullah Brothers

Material(s) / Technique(s):

Albumen Paper

Dimensions:

W: 223 + H: 569 cm

Description:

Abdullah Brothers is the name given to three men of Armenian origin, Viçen (1820-1902), Hovsep Abdullahyan (1830-1908) and Kevork (1839-1918) who started the art of photography in Turkey. For 40 years they photographed the people of Istanbul, landscapes, various political and social events, and prepared albums of historical and cultural values, as well as monuments.

Archival or Bibliographical Reference:

Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation

Citation of this web page:

"The Port From The Galata Tower" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;tr;28;en

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