1838 Lithograph of Constantinople "Turkish Kitchen" by John Frederick Lewis

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Beautiful duotone lithograph depicting a kitchen in Constantinople (Istanbul), titled "Turkish Kitchen" and signed (in stone) in the lower left … more Beautiful duotone lithograph depicting a kitchen in Constantinople (Istanbul), titled "Turkish Kitchen" and signed (in stone) in the lower left corner. 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, save for a small spot of foxing in the woman's dress. Print size: 10-1/4 x 14-1/2 inches; sheet size: 11 x 15-1/4 inches. less