Caption

Intérieur de la Mosquée Ahmed, Interior of the Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Istanbul, photograph, number: '294', photographer: Sébah & Joaillier, Istanbul, 1888 - 1900, paper, albumen print, albumendruk, height 210 mm x width 264 mm, temple, shrine, Islam, Mohammedanism, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, The image shows an ornate interior space with large decorative columns and arches, intricate floral and geometric patterns covering walls and vaulted ceilings, rows of tall arched windows letting in light, suspended chains and many hanging glass lamps forming a chandelier arrangement, a raised ornate wooden or stone platform with carved balustrades, tiled lower walls with repeating motifs, a series of archways along a gallery, and polished floor surfaces reflecting light.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26B10_298

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47.7Mb (10.3Mb) / 12.1in x 15.3in / 3624 x 4601 (300dpi)

Keywords

Intérieur de la Mosquée Ahmed Interior Sultan Ahmet Mosque Istanbul photograph number 294 photographer Sébah & Joaillier 1888 - 1900 paper albumen print albumendruk height 210 mm x width 264 mm temple shrine Islam Mohammedanism image ornate interior space large decorative columns arches intricate floral geometric patterns covering walls vaulted ceilings rows tall arched windows letting light suspended chains hanging glass lamps forming chandelier arrangement raised ornate wooden stone platform carved balustrades tiled lower walls repeating motifs series archways gallery polished floor surfaces reflecting light