Bertra C (1 results)
Published by Istanbul Büyüksehir Belediyesi, Istanbul
Seller: Istanbul Books, Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul Books
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Condition: New. Engravings by C. Bertrand paintings by Jean Brindesi photographs by James Robertson. 28 plates facsimile of the original edition of the 1860. Little is known on the life of Italian painter Giovanni Brindesi (1826-1888). It has been established that he started his career as a watercolour painter, was left-handed,…and lived in Istanbul during the reign of Abdul Mecit (1831-1861). His main work consisted in depicting scenes of the public, private and military life of the city. His workshop was at Pera neighbourhood and his tomb is located at the Catholic cemetery of Feriköy district. His paintings were lithographed by Lemercier publishing house in Paris, and published in two Albums (1855-1860). The first Album shows a series of costumes, mainly of Ottoman officials, and the second scenes from everyday life in Istanbul. Brindesi's original drawings are kept at the Museum of Topkapi Palace and the University of Istanbul. Editors: Translator: pages.