Caption

Interior of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Ste Sophie, photograph, number: 'N. 478.', photographer: Sébah & Joaillier, Istanbul, 1888 - 1900, paper, albumen print, height 269 mm x width 210 mm, temple, shrine, Islam, Mohammedanism, Hagia Sophia, A large interior space framed by rows of tall stone columns with ornate capitals supporting a series of arched openings and an upper gallery with decorative balustrades, intricate carved patterns along the arches and spandrels, multiple hanging chandeliers of varying designs suspended at different heights, high vaulted ceilings with visible archways and painted or textured surfaces, a polished floor with visible seams, low wooden partitions and archways at one side, a few benches and raised platforms scattered near the columns, and soft light filtering through the openings creating highlights and shadows across the architectural details.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B10_299

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Rights managed

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47.5Mb (9.2Mb) / 12.1in x 15.3in / 3628 x 4576 (300dpi)

Keywords

Interior Hagia Sophia Istanbul Ste Sophie photograph number N 478 photographer Sébah & Joaillier 1888 - 1900 paper albumen print height 269 mm x width 210 mm temple shrine Islam Mohammedanism large interior space framed rows tall stone columns ornate capitals supporting series arched openings upper gallery decorative balustrades intricate carved patterns arches spandrels multiple hanging chandeliers varying designs suspended different heights high vaulted ceilings visible archways painted textured surfaces polished floor visible seams low wooden partitions archways side benches raised platforms scattered near columns soft light filtering openings creating highlights shadows across architectural details