The Hippodrome of Constantinople - Engraving by E. Cholet - 19th C.

Copper engraving of the Hippodrome of Constantinople (At Meydanı), with the obelisk of Theodosius, the serpent column and the walled obelisk rising above the open ground, and Ottoman buildings behind. Drawn by Vernier, engraved by E. Cholet and printed under the direction of Lemaitre.

From a 19th century illustrated geographical work with bilingual French and Spanish text; the sheet is headed "Turquie / Turquia" and numbered 12.

Medium: Steel engraving
Artist / after: Vernier
Engraver: E. Cholet
Date: 19th century
Dimensions: 5.1 x 7.6 in (13 x 19.3 cm)
Condition: Sound; laid down on paper, with slight toning at the edges; image crisp