Ottoman Period Collection

Abdulmecit I (1823-1861). Ottoman Sultan (1839-1861)

Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot
7339197 Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97); National Maritime Museum

Map of the Ottoman Empire before 1453. (print)
7420051 Map of the Ottoman Empire before 1453. (print); (add.info.: Map of the Ottoman Empire before 1453. From the book Outline of History by H.G. Wells, published 1920.); Photo © Ken Welsh

The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827, 1828 (oil on canvas)
7337716 The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 40.6x52.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Siege of Malta: The Flight of the Turks on September 13, 1565, late 16th century (oil on canvas)
MMM5457817 Siege of Malta: The Flight of the Turks on September 13, 1565, late 16th century (oil on canvas); National Maritime Museum, London

Selim III. Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. (print)
7419918 Selim III. Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571
7177121 The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571, when the fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic States)

Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho)
8660922 Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD)

Emissaries of Suleiman the Magnificent arriving in Frankfurt, 1562 (engraving)
8663942 Emissaries of Suleiman the Magnificent arriving in Frankfurt, 1562 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Turkish prisoners taken from Plevna, 1877 (litho)
8664003 Turkish prisoners taken from Plevna, 1877 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish prisoners taken at the Siege of Plevna (Pleven), Bulgaria

O for odalisque (concubine) (chromolitho)
8677327 O for odalisque (concubine) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: O for odalisque (concubine). Concubine in a Turkish harem

Tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles) (chromolitho)
8677352 Tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles) (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T for tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles)

Sponge fishing, Syria (engraving)
8677015 Sponge fishing, Syria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sponge fishing, Syria: diving for sponges)

Meeting between Ibrahim Pasha and Colonel Seve, 1850
3480397 Meeting between Ibrahim Pasha and Colonel Seve, 1850; (add.info.: Meeting between Ibrahim Pasha and Colonel Seve. Pasha, the son of Muhammad Ali Pasha, Ottoman Viceroy of Egypt)

The Greco-Turkish War of 1897, 1897
3480819 The Greco-Turkish War of 1897, 1897; (add.info.: The Greco-Turkish War of 1897, also called the Thirty Days War and known in Greece as the Black 97, or the Unfortunate War)

Sir John Thomas Duckworth's action in the Dardanelles, 19 February 1807, early 19th century (oil painting)
7337711 Sir John Thomas Duckworth's action in the Dardanelles, 19 February 1807, early 19th century (oil painting) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 81.6x112.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

Kara Fatima Khanum arrives in Constantinople
7301569 Kara Fatima Khanum arrives in Constantinople; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kara Fatima Khanum arrives in Constantinople with a large retinue of mounted warriors of her tribe)

Pour pas survivre a sa patrie - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950364 Pour pas survivre a sa patrie - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Fighting at the Turkish border - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950228 Fighting at the Turkish border - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Murad III
3329456 Murad III; (add.info.: Portrait of Murad III (1546-1595) emperor of the Ottoman Empire. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sultan Amurathus III
3329414 Sultan Amurathus III; (add.info.: Portrait of Sultan Amurathus III by Paolo Veronese (1528-1588) an Italian Renaissance painter. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

View of Obelisk and ancient walls at Alexandria, 1801
3480333 View of Obelisk and ancient walls at Alexandria, 1801; (add.info.: View of Obelisk and ancient walls at Alexandria)

Ferry boat on the river Nile, Egypt, 1801
3480438 Ferry boat on the river Nile, Egypt, 1801; (add.info.: Ferry boat on the river Nile, Egypt by Luigi Mayer (1755-1803); Italian-German artist and an important painter of the Ottoman Empire

View of Obelisk at Heliopolis, Egypt, 1801
3480437 View of Obelisk at Heliopolis, Egypt, 1801; (add.info.: View of Obelisk at Heliopolis, Egypt by Luigi Mayer (1755-1803); Italian-German artist and an important painter of the Ottoman Empire

Turkish woman drinking coffee, 18th century (engraving)
8698468 Turkish woman drinking coffee, 18th century (engraving) by Scotin, Jean Baptiste (18th century); (add.info.: Food and Beverage. Turkish woman drinking coffee)

A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving)
5314779 A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving); (add.info.: Ottoman Empire. A Pasha or pascha. formerly bashaw. a high rank in the Ottoman Empire political system. typically granted to governors)

The first public statue to be erected in Turkey (b/w photo)
8676157 The first public statue to be erected in Turkey (b/w photo) by Krippel, Herr Heinrich (1883-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first public statue to be erected in Turkey)

Tombs of dervishes, Scutari, Albania (engraving)
8676657 Tombs of dervishes, Scutari, Albania (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tombs of dervishes, Scutari, Albania)

Jean Parisot de la Valette at the Great Siege of Malta, 1565 (colour litho)
8635357 Jean Parisot de la Valette at the Great Siege of Malta, 1565 (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Double-decked horse cars, Baghdad (b/w photo)
8673138 Double-decked horse cars, Baghdad (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double decked horse cars, Baghdad)

Turkish artillery crossing the Tigris, Baghdad, 1917 (b/w photo)
8673136 Turkish artillery crossing the Tigris, Baghdad, 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish artillery crossing the River Tigris, Baghdad)

Congress of Berlin, 1878 (litho)
8664031 Congress of Berlin, 1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congress of Berlin, 1878)

Port of Constantinople, 16th century (engraving)
8663656 Port of Constantinople, 16th century (engraving) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port of Constantinople in the 16th century)

The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, late 16th century (oil on canvas)
7337602 The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, late 16th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); 127x232.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of Abdul Aziz (Abd-Ul-Aziz or Abd Ul Aziz or Abdulaziz or Abdul-Aziz) (1830-1876)
LUX4748268 Portrait of Abdul Aziz (Abd-Ul-Aziz or Abd Ul Aziz or Abdulaziz or Abdul-Aziz) (1830-1876), Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

Karamania Chart III from Cape Karaboornoo to Cape Anamour, 1819 (engraving)
7339424 Karamania Chart III from Cape Karaboornoo to Cape Anamour, 1819 (engraving) by Beaufort, Francis (fl.1819); 60x75 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Mehemed Ali, Ottoman commander in the Ottoman army, image from Carl Mayer Nuernberg, published by C. A
UTD4919281 Mehemed Ali, Ottoman commander in the Ottoman army, image from Carl Mayer Nuernberg, published by C. A. Hartleben in Pesth

Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople, 1846
3480394 Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople, 1846; (add.info.: 1828: Mehmet Ali arrives in Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) 1846, watercolour

Milos Obrenovic, Prince of Serbia (engraving)
8676711 Milos Obrenovic, Prince of Serbia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milos Obrenovic (c1780-1860), Prince of Serbia

Sponge fishing, Syria (engraving)
8677053 Sponge fishing, Syria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sponge fishing, Syria: preparing the sponges for market)

Fortresses of the Dardanelles (litho)
8664021 Fortresses of the Dardanelles (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fortresses of the Dardanelles, Turkey)

Siege of Rhodes (litho)
8664010 Siege of Rhodes (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Rhodes by the Ottoman Empire)

Couple in Turkey, c.1850 (litho)
8698388 Couple in Turkey, c.1850 (litho) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Geography. Turkey. A couple in Turkey. Litho, France, ca 1850.); © Archives Charmet

Plan of the Battle of Navarino, 21 October 1827, 1827 (coloured manuscript)
7339519 Plan of the Battle of Navarino, 21 October 1827, 1827 (coloured manuscript) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 32x42 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Siege of Malta: the Turkish bombardment of the fortress of Birgu (or Vittoriosa), late 16th century (oil on canvas)
MMM5457813 Siege of Malta: the Turkish bombardment of the fortress of Birgu (or Vittoriosa), late 16th century (oil on canvas); National Maritime Museum, London

View of Oczakow (Turkey), at the mouth of the Dnieper River, on the Black Sea
MMM5482386 View of Oczakow (Turkey), at the mouth of the Dnieper River, on the Black Sea, site of the battle between the Russians and the Turks, on October 12, 1787

View of Abukir, Egypt, 1801
3480436 View of Abukir, Egypt, 1801; (add.info.: View of Abukir, Egypt by Luigi Mayer (1755-1803); Italian-German artist and an important painter of the Ottoman Empire

A sultan with Janissaries
3330091 A sultan with Janissaries; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sultan with Janissaries. Janissaries were elite infantry units that formed the Ottoman Sultan's household troops)

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The Ottoman Period, spanning from 1299 to 1922, was a significant era in history that witnessed the rise and fall of one of the most powerful empires. Under the rule of Sultan Abdulmecit I (1823-1861), the empire experienced notable reforms and modernization efforts. In 1538, Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha achieved a remarkable victory at the Battle of Preveza against Charles V's Holy League, as depicted in an exquisite oil painting from 1866. This triumph showcased Ottoman naval dominance during this period. Sultan Mehmed II, portrayed in a captivating oil on canvas artwork from 1480, left an indelible mark on history by conquering Constantinople and transforming it into Istanbul. His reign marked a turning point for both Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. Grand Vizier Said Halim Pasha is immortalized in a striking oil painting dating back to approximately 1916. Serving as one of the highest-ranking officials within the empire during World War I, his leadership played a crucial role during challenging times. The print depicting the execution of a nobleman through strangulation with a silken cord serves as evidence of political intrigue and power struggles within the empire. Abdul-Hamid II's engraving featured on Le Rire magazine's cover in 1897 reflects how influential he was even beyond his realm. Known for his autocratic rule but also credited with preserving some aspects of traditional Ottoman culture amidst growing Western influence. Mehmed IV's reign from January 1648 to January 1693 saw various military campaigns such as the sea battle at Rhodes in 1541 where Ottoman fleet displayed its might against adversaries. Janissaries were elite infantry units who played an instrumental role throughout much of Ottoman history until their disbandment in early nineteenth century due to their increasing power and rebellious nature.