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Constantinople - Fountain of the Seraglio

Date

May 1862

Medium

Albumen silver print

Culture

English

Department

Photographs

Institution

Getty Museum

View of the Fountain of Ahmed III at the Imperial Gate of the Topkapi Palace. The roof of the building features three visible domes, and extends over the walls. The walls of the building are covered with intricate carvings, tiles and painted Arabic lettering. Two of the drinking fountains are visible, one on each wall. Four men gather around one of the fountains, facing the camera.

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