The Mosque of Sultan Mahmoud at Tophanna, James Robertson, 1853
James RobertsonScottish, 1832–1909

The Mosque of Sultan Mahmoud at Tophanna

1853 · Photograph · 29.1 × 24.5 cm

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Where is “The Mosque of Sultan Mahmoud at Tophanna” now? Collection: J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. Not on view at present. Checked October 7, 2026.

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View of the Nusretiye Mosque, showing its large dome, lancet windows, and two minarets. Also visible is the Nusretiye Clock Tower, also known as the Tophane Clock Tower, an ornately decorated four-story tower topped with a tall spire. A number of cannons and cannonballs can be seen in the foreground and in front of the mosque.

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