The map of Constantinople engraved by C. Stolpe between 1855 and 1863 shows Istanbul at the height of the age of Ottoman reforms (Tanzimat), when the city was modernising while retaining its multi-faith structure. Printed in French and German, it reflects European interest in the urban space of the Bosphorus and in control of the straits. The plan highlights the districts of the capital, distinguishing the areas inhabited by Muslims, Christians and Jews, with a dedication to Sultan Abdul Aziz, who came to the throne in 1861. A product of printed cartography of the second half of the 19th century, the map documents the coexistence of powers, communities and port infrastructure in a city bridging the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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