Constantinople from the Bosphorus - Original Engraving by Le Petit

Original engraving of a view of Constantinople from the Bosphorus: laden boats and caiques with rowers in the foreground and, beyond, the silhouette of the city with its domes, minarets and the Galata Tower against the sky. Lettered below, Le Petit sc. and the title Constantinople (Vue du Bosphore).

Medium: Steel engraving
Engraver / lithographer: Le Petit
Date: 19th Century
Source: A work published by Furne, Paris, according to the lettering
Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.3 in (24.6 x 16 cm)
Condition: Image clean and well printed; the sheet has heavy foxing through the margins and small tears along the upper edge