TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF CONSTANTINOPLE, A FOUNTAIN IN THE MOSQUE...

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TWO PHOTOGRAPHS
OF CONSTANTINOPLE, A FOUNTAIN IN THE MOSQUE OF TOPHANE, PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN, HAGIA SOPHIA, BY BASILE KARGOPOULO, 19TH CENTURY
Fountain for ablutions
in the mosque of Tophane, with information about Tophane “Tophane is the smallest of the suburbs of the city, forming a continuation of Galata along the north-shore, sweeping round the east point of the peninsula to the Bosphorus. It is the usual place of embarkation for Scutari and the villages of the Bosphorus. The Mosque was erected by the late Sultan in 1835”; photograph of Hagia Sophia by Basile Kargopoulo, no 447
In 1879, Kargopoulo became the official photographer for the Ottoman Sultan. This prestigious title allowed him to advertise his services with the Sultan's royal tugra.
During his time as court photographer, Kargopoulo captured a remarkable collection of images showcasing the waning days of the glorious Ottoman Empire.
His diverse portfolio included prominent figures like military heroes, future sultans, religious leaders, and ordinary people. He also documented grand palace interiors, bustling street scenes, and impressive naval displays.
17.2x8.2cm / 10.6x6.4cm