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An original 1888 pen & ink drawing, Tristram James Ellis, Rumeli Fortress, Istanbul, Turkey.A fine ink drawing at Istanbul, Turkey … Read more An original 1888 pen & ink drawing, Tristram James Ellis, Rumeli Fortress, Istanbul, Turkey.A fine ink drawing at Istanbul, Turkey by Tristram James Ellis (1844–1922). Ellis was known for his paintings of the Middle East and eastern Mediterranean.Rumeli Hisarı, meaning 'Fortress in the land of the Romans', (also known as Roumeli Hissar Castle) is an Ottoman fortress dating to 1452. Situated on the European banks of the Bosphorus, Ellis here shows a view looking from the fortress towards the river, with oxen ploughing in the foreground.On buff-coloured paper.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: Initialled lower right. Inscribed: Inscribed lower right. Dated: Dated lower right. Height: 15.2cm (6″) Width: 22.7cm (8.9″) Condition: Some age toning and marks as shown. Tiny loss to the lower right corner of the sheet and small nicks at the right edge and lower edge. Please see photos for detail. There are historic adhesive marks to the verso, from previous mounting. Presented: Unframed. See less
- Dimensions
- 8.66ʺW × 5.91ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Purple
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
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