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Seraglio Collection

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Constance Edith Vaughan (1904 - c. 1970), better known by her pseudonym Olive Moore - a

Constance Edith Vaughan (1904 - c. 1970), better known by her pseudonym Olive Moore - a
Constance Edith Vaughan (1904 - c.1970), better known by her pseudonym Olive Moore - a modernist English writer best known for three well-esteemed novels: Celestial Seraglio (1929), Spleen (1930)

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia, sitting

Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia, sitting on his bed throne with scimitar and hookah pipe. Princes to the right, court clerks at left, and other courtiers

Background imageSeraglio Collection: The Wall Kiosk of Osman III - Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

The Wall Kiosk of Osman III - Topkapi Palace, Istanbul. Date: 1802

Background imageSeraglio Collection: The Harem - Topkapi Palace, Seraglio Point, Istanbul, Turkey

The Harem - Topkapi Palace, Seraglio Point, Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1819

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Seraglio, Constantinople

Seraglio, Constantinople

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Turkey. Constantinople - Topkapi Palace or Seraglio

Turkey. Constantinople - Topkapi Palace or Seraglio
Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Topkapi Palace or Seraglio (Royal residence) from the Golden Horn. Engraving by Lemaitre, Fleury and Lalaisse

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Panoramic view of Constantinople with the Seraglio Point

Panoramic view of Constantinople with the Seraglio Point
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople. Panoramic view of Constantinople with the Seraglio Point. Engraving by Lemaitre. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Topkapi Palace. Chapel of the relics of the Prophet

Topkapi Palace. Chapel of the relics of the Prophet
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Topkapi Palace. Chapel of the Seraglio. Relics of the Prophet. Engraving by Lemaitre

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Turkey, Constantinople. Topkapi Palace. Gate of a Seraglio

Turkey, Constantinople. Topkapi Palace. Gate of a Seraglio
Ottoman Empire. Turkey, Constantinople. Topkapi Palace. The Gate of a Seraglio. Historia de Turquia, 1840. Engraving by Lemaitre

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Turkey. Pavilion of the Pearls (Indjouli Kiochk)

Turkey. Pavilion of the Pearls (Indjouli Kiochk)
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Pavilion of the Pearls (Indjouli Kiochk). Engraving by Lemaitre, and J. Arnout. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840. Date: 2018

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Some of the principals at Covent Garden

Some of the principals at Covent Garden
This stylised illustration by Nerman shows the actors who appeared in the production of Mozart's Die Entfhrung aus dem Serail ('The Abduction from the Seraglio)

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Gate to the seraglio, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, 18th century

Gate to the seraglio, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, 18th century
Gate to the seraglio, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul. Porta del serraglio. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Muslim chapel in a seraglio

Muslim chapel in a seraglio. Two gentlemen of the chamber stay in the chapel for two entire days twice a week to honor the birth of Muhammed

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Mourners in a Muslim cemetery

Mourners in a Muslim cemetery
Rites of passage in the Muslim cemetery of Eyup, Istanbul. Mourners in turban and robes praying before gravestones. Cimitero

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Officials in the Public Ministry of Finance, Istanbul

Officials in the Public Ministry of Finance, Istanbul
Officials and accountants in the Public Ministry of Finance, Istanbul. The finance ministry is divided into 25 sections within the building. Ministerro Pubblico delle Finanze

Background imageSeraglio Collection: The Shah of Persia relaxing in his harem or seraglio

The Shah of Persia relaxing in his harem or seraglio. He sits on a carpet with hookah pipe and cushions, while a begum plays lute

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Ancient monument in the seraglio of the Grand

Ancient monument in the seraglio of the Grand Seignior at Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey). Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Marie-Therese Bourgouin as Roxelane in Les

Marie-Therese Bourgouin as Roxelane in Les Trois Sultanes by Charles Simon Favart, Theatre Francais, 1803. Based on the story of Hurrem, a Ukrainian girl kidnapped for Suleyman IIs harem

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Toy Theatre, Madame Vestris as Blonda

Toy Theatre, Madame Vestris as Blonda

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Treasury, Old Seraglio, Istanbul, Turkey

Treasury, Old Seraglio, Istanbul, Turkey
The Treasury, in the Old Seraglio (Topkapi Palace), a large museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Istanbul, Turkey - Seraglio Point or Sarayburnu

Istanbul, Turkey - Seraglio Point or Sarayburnu
Istanbul, Turkey - Palace Point - La Pointe du Seraile, Seraglio Point or Sarayburnu. circa 1910s

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Seraglio Hill from Galata - Istanbul, Turkey

Seraglio Hill from Galata - Istanbul, Turkey. Print from Grelots Relation nouvelle d un voyage de Constantinople. Date: 1680

Background imageSeraglio Collection: The First Court of the Seraglio, Istanbul, Turkey

The First Court of the Seraglio, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 1819

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Map of the Seraglio Point, Istanbul, Turkey

Map of the Seraglio Point, Istanbul, Turkey by Fr. Kauffer (1776 / 1786 surveys) with additional information from Barbie de Bocage (1819). Date: circa 1819

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Istanbul, Turkey, Ahirkapi Balikcisi (Ahir Kapou) lighthouse

Istanbul, Turkey, Ahirkapi Balikcisi (Ahir Kapou) lighthouse
Istanbul, Turkey - Ahirkapi Balikcisi (Ahir Kapou) lighthouse at the entrance to the Bosphorus (on the European side) - Seraglio Point. Date: circa 1907

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Corinthian capital with acanthus leaves. Garden of Topkapi P

Corinthian capital with acanthus leaves. Garden of Topkapi Palace. Istanbul. Turkey

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Shipping moored at the mouth of the Golden Horn

Shipping moored at the mouth of the Golden Horn with a view across to the Asian side of the Bosphorus - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 1923

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Gate of Seraglio Palace

Gate of Seraglio Palace
The gateway to the Seraglio Palace, Topkapi Date: mid 19th century

Background imageSeraglio Collection: View toward Seraglio Point from Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

View toward Seraglio Point from Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 1910s

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Seraglio Point - Constantinople, Turkey

Seraglio Point - Constantinople, Turkey
Palace Point, Constantinople - La Pointe du Seraile, Seraglio Point or Sarayburnu. Date: circa 1908

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Istanbul, Turkey - Seraglio Point - Golden Horn

Istanbul, Turkey - Seraglio Point - Golden Horn Date: circa 1910

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Views of Syria - Seraglio Square, Damascus - Sea of Nazareth

Views of Syria - Seraglio Square, Damascus - Sea of Nazareth. Date: circa 1900

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Damascus, Syria - Place du Serail and Barada River

Damascus, Syria - Place du Serail and Barada River
Damascus, Syria - Place du Serail (Seraglio Square) and entrance to the Barada River. Date: circa 1906

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Istanbul, Turkey - Seraglio Point and Topkapi Palace

Istanbul, Turkey - Seraglio Point and Topkapi Palace Date: 1898

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Istanbul, Turkey - Seraglio Point

Istanbul, Turkey - Seraglio Point Date: 1898

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Seraglio Point, Heybeliada (Halki) and Buyukada (Prinkipo)

Seraglio Point, Heybeliada (Halki) and Buyukada (Prinkipo)
Istanbul, Turkey - Seraglio Point, Heybeliada (Halki) and Buyukada (Prinkipo). Date: 1898

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Istanbul, Turkey - View of Seraglio Point from Galata Tower

Istanbul, Turkey - View of Seraglio Point from Galata Tower Date: 1895

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Seraglio Point from Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey

Seraglio Point from Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 1897

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Leanders Tower and Seraglio Point, Istanbul, Turkey

Leanders Tower and Seraglio Point, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 1897

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Panorama of Istanbul, Turkey

Panorama of Istanbul, Turkey
Incredible panorama depicting Tophane, Uskudar, Seraglio Point and the Galata Bridge as seen from Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 1897

Background imageSeraglio Collection: View of Seraglio Point from Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey

View of Seraglio Point from Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 1895

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Gate of the Seraglio Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Gate of the Seraglio Palace, Istanbul, Turkey - the scene as depicted appears to have been flipped 180 degrees from the established and known geographical actuality. Artistic license

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Istanbul, Turkey - Statue of Ataturk at Seraglio Point

Istanbul, Turkey - Statue of Ataturk at Seraglio Point Date: 1927

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Seraglio Point and Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

Seraglio Point and Topkapi Palace, Istanbul
The Tophane Mosque and view toward Sarayburnu (Seraglio Point), the Sea Walls and Topkapi Palace, Istanbul. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Capi Aga, Chief of the White Eunuchs

Capi Aga, Chief of the White Eunuchs
The Capi Aga, the Governor of the Gates of the Seraglio and Chief of the White Eunuchs. He is wearing a high white turban and crimson fur-trimmed robes. He has no beard. 1803

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Relics of Mahomet

Relics of Mahomet
Honouring the relics of Mahomet in the Seraglio chapel, Istanbul

Background imageSeraglio Collection: Istanbul in 1520

Istanbul in 1520
Constantinople under Turkish rule - the Seraglio Palace in the foreground, the Golden Horn on the right with Pera beyond, the Bosphorus to the left, with shipping



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