Constantine Column c. 1870 - 1875

cardboard, albumen-print, paper, architecture

cardboard

albumen-print

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

16_19th-century

muted colour palette

ink paper printed

paper

column

watercolour illustration

watercolor

architecture

historical font

columned text

building

"Constantine Column" is a photograph taken by Pascal Sébah around 1870-1875. This photograph showcases the historical Constantine Column, a Roman architectural landmark in Istanbul, Turkey. Sébah, a renowned photographer of the Ottoman Empire, captured the column in its setting, surrounded by the cityscape of Istanbul. The image provides a glimpse into the urban fabric of 19th-century Istanbul, showcasing the column's presence amidst other buildings and structures. This photograph offers a visual documentation of a significant historical monument.