Bosphorus Strait Collection

Antique map of Constantinople, present day Istanbul

Maiden's Tower at twilight, Uskudar District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Maiden's Tower at twilight, Uskudar District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Maiden's Tower at twilight, Uskudar District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

The Golden Horn. The Bridge, 1907. Artist: Signac, Paul (1863-1935)
The Golden Horn. The Bridge, 1907. Private Collection

The Golden Horn, Constantinople, 1907. Creator: Signac, Paul (1863-1935)
The Golden Horn, Constantinople, 1907. Private Collection

Imperial Bears Grease (Greece) or a peep into futurity. Caricature on the Russo-Turkish War, 1828-1829, 1828. Private Collection

Snuff box with Portrait of Alexander Ivanovich Kazarsky (1797-1833), First quarter of 19th cen. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the Admiral Fyodor Fyodorovich Ushakov (1745?1817). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Bayram. Artist: Zonaro, Fausto (1854-1929)
Bayram. Private Collection

View of the Rumeli Hisari, 1777. Artist: Kamsetzer (Kammsetzer), Jan Chrystian (1753-1795)
View of the Rumeli Hisari, 1777. Found in the collection of Pera Museum, Istanbul

Russian Ship at the entrance to the Bosphorus strait, after the Russo-Turkish war of 1877?1878. Private Collection

Brig Mercury. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
Brig Mercury. Private Collection

Fishermen. Artist: Zonaro, Fausto (1854-1929)
Fishermen. Found in the collection of Pera Museum, Istanbul

Amusement on the Caique. Artist: Zonaro, Fausto (1854-1929)
Amusement on the Caique. Found in the collection of Pera Museum, Istanbul

The naval Battle of Athos. Artist: Bogolyubov, Alexei Petrovich (1824-1896)
The naval Battle of Athos. Found in the collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

Brig Mercury fighting two Turkish ships on May 14th, 1829, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
Brig Mercury fighting two Turkish ships on May 14th, 1829, 1829. From a private collection

The brig Mercury encounter after defeating two Turkish ships of the Russian squadron, 1848. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Sweet Water Springs near Constantinople, 1849. Artist: Briullov, Karl Pavlovich (1799-1852)
Sweet Water Springs near Constantinople, 1849. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Burning ship (An episode of the Russian-Turkish War), 1896. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
Burning ship (An episode of the Russian-Turkish War), 1896. From a private collection

Capture of the Turkish Troopship Mersina by the Steamer Russia on 13 December 1877, 1877. From a private collection

The Action of Nikolai Skrydlov on the Danube, 1881. Found in the collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

Game of Jereed in Kagithane, c. 1890. Artist: Acquarone, Luigi (1800-1896)
Game of Jereed in Kagithane, c. 1890. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

The Golden Horn, Second Half of the 19th cen Artist: Ellis, Tristram James (1844-1922)
The Golden Horn, Second Half of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Ahirkapi Feneri Lighthouse, Early 20th cen Artist: Diemer, Michael Zeno (1867-1939)
Ahirkapi Feneri Lighthouse, Early 20th cen.. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

The Golden Horn, Minarets, 1907. Artist: Signac, Paul (1863-1935)
The Golden Horn, Minarets, 1907. From a private collection

Said Pasha Waterfront Mansion, Second Half of the 19th cen Artist: Jivanian, Megerdich (1848-1906)
Said Pasha Waterfront Mansion, Second Half of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Coffee House in Tophane, Second Half of the 19th cen Artist: Jivanian, Megerdich (1848-1906)
Coffee House in Tophane, Second Half of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Bosphorus Strait and cruise ship at night seen from Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Asian side of Istanbul across the Bosphorus Strait seen from The Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Bosphorus Strait, with European Istanbul on left and Asian Istanbul on right, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

Town of Sanyer on the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

The Galata Tower and city along the Bosphorus strait, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

The Bosporus Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

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The Bosphorus Strait, a captivating waterway that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, has been an integral part of Istanbul's rich history. As we delve into its past through antique maps and artworks, we are transported to a bygone era. An antique map of Constantinople, present-day Istanbul, reveals the strategic importance of this city straddling two continents. The Golden Horn, depicted in Paul Signac's masterpiece "The Bridge, " showcases the bustling maritime activity that once thrived here in 1907. In Aivazovsky's enchanting painting "The Galata Tower By Moonlight" from 1845, we witness the tower standing tall as a symbol of strength and beauty. Meanwhile, a satirical caricature on the Russo-Turkish War in 1828 titled "Imperial Bears Grease or a peep into futurity" sheds light on historical conflicts that shaped this region. Moving forward in time, Auguste Mayer captures Sultan Mahmud II leaving Bayezid Mosque in Constantinople during 1837. This artwork portrays both religious devotion and political power intertwined within Ottoman society. Similarly, Jacob Jacobs' depiction of Sultan Abdulmecid arriving at Nusretiye Mosque in 1842 highlights grandeur and opulence associated with imperial ceremonies. Hubert Sattler's panoramic view from Beyazit Fire Tower offers us a glimpse into Constantinople's architectural splendor during his time (1817-1904). The minarets piercing through the skyline remind us of Istanbul's unique blend of Eastern and Western influences. Lastly, portraits such as Alexander Ivanovich Kazarsky captured on a snuff box from the early 19th century and Admiral Fyodor Fyodorovich Ushakov evoke memories of notable figures who left their mark on history. As we explore these artistic representations spanning different periods, it becomes clear that Bosphorus Strait has always been a vital artery, connecting cultures and civilizations.