Istanbul from the entrance to the Golden Horn.

Description

This engraving presents a captivating panorama of Istanbul and the entrance to the Golden Horn during the first half of the 19th century (1830s). In the foreground, figures dressed in traditional attire and various sailing boats and rowboats navigating the bustling waters of the Golden Horn draw the attention. The iconic skyline of the city stretches across the background. Created with Thomas Allom's detailed craftsmanship, this artwork reflects the daily life, commercial activity, and unique architectural fabric of Ottoman Istanbul, intertwined with the sea.