1838 Lithograph of Constantinople "Mosque of Suleymania" (Süleymaniye) by John Frederick Lewis

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Beautiful duotone lithograph depicting a view of the port of the Mosque of Suleymania (Süleymaniye) in Constantinople (Istanbul), titled "Suleymania" … more Beautiful duotone lithograph depicting a view of the port of the Mosque of Suleymania (Süleymaniye) in Constantinople (Istanbul), titled "Suleymania" in the lower left corner. The Süleymaniye Mosque is one of the best-known sights of Istanbul and was the city's largest until it was surpassed by the Çamlıca Mosque in 2019. This print was published in 1838, after artwork done by John Frederick Lewis in 1837, that was based upon sketches made by Coke Smyth during his residence in Constantinople during the years 1835-36. At the time, Lewis himself had not yet traveled to Constantinople. The small dots in each of the print's corners are alignment pinholes used in the lithograph's printing and are not defects. Some foxing and toning to the edges, but the print itself is in excellent condition. Print size: 10-3/4 x 14 inches; sheet size: 11-3/4 x 15 inches. less