Description
This exclusive series of three fine engravings captures oriental scenes 19. century, that reflect the exotic atmosphere of the then Ottoman Empire. Each engravings are set in a richly decorated gilded frame, which underlines their historical and decorative meaning.
- Engraving - Sultan Valide mosque
The scene captures a busy port in Istanbul with the dominant mosque of Sultan Valide, that rises above the city. Traditional Ottoman ships and figures in period clothing can be seen on the Bosphorus River, which gives the scene of dynamics and historical authenticity.
- Engraving - musicians in the Asian valley of Sweet Waters
The composition represents an elegant assembly of people in a natural environment with exotic elements. The scene shows a group of musicians and dancers in a richly decorated dress, While other characters follow the performances in the carriages and in the open air.
- Engraving - Osmanie Mosque (Out of the market with slaves)
The third engraving focuses on the mosque of Osmania, As seen from the slave market. Depicts traditional marketplace and street life with local residents and foreigners, who interact in an architecturally rich environment of an old Orient.
All three engravings carry precise drawing and perfect detailed processing, which makes them not only valuable collectible pieces, but also elegant decoration for lovers of historical graphics and oriental art.
Dimensions: With frame: height 30,5 cm, width 35 cm. No frame: height 23,5 cm, width 28 cm
The price is given for all three pieces.
