Adana, Turkey. Steel engraving by W. Finden, 1836, after W.H. Bartlett.
- Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854.
- Date:
- 1836
- Reference:
- 2124546i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Adana is a large city in southern Turkey and a major agricultural, industrial and commercial centre. The city is situated on the Seyhan River, 30 kilometres (19 miles) inland from the Mediterranean Sea, in south-central Anatolia. The print shows in the background the Taurus Mountains, Turkish Toros Dağlari, a mountain range in southern Turkey, running parallel to the Mediterranean coast. In the foreground, a view of the Seyhan River with Tas Kopru (Stone Bridge). A few soldiers walk across the bridge; two minarets at the left
Publication/Creation
London ; Paris : Fisher, Son & Co., 1836.
Physical description
1 print : steel engraving ; image 12.7 x 19 cm
Lettering
Adana, Mount Taurus in the distance. W. H. Bartlett. W. Finden.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2124546i
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