Obelisques at Constantinople

Date19th century

Location depictedIstanbul, Turkey

MediumPhotograph

ClassificationsVisual Works

Credit LineGift of Mrs. F.H. Brown (from Elihu Taft Estate)

Object number1948.30.18

DescriptionPhoto of two obelisques that are fenced in; one is on the left hand side and the one on the right hand side is crumbling; in the background what looked to be 2 or 3 public buildings; in the foreground there appears to be a dirt road; also in the foreground extending from the right to center is the shadow of a tree; the obelesque on the right is carved with geometric shapes

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