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"Capturing the Essence of a Bygone Era: The Artistry of Sebah" Step into the world of yesteryears through the lens of Sebah

Background imageSebah Collection: A Turkish pedlar, 1912. Artist: Sebah

A Turkish pedlar, 1912. Artist: Sebah
A Turkish pedlar, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Background imageSebah Collection: c. 1890s Egypt - sheep market - by JP Sebah

c. 1890s Egypt - sheep market - by JP Sebah

Background imageSebah Collection: c. 1890 North Africa Egypt - Bedouin man by JP Sebah

c. 1890 North Africa Egypt - Bedouin man by JP Sebah
c.1890 North Africa Egypt - Bedouin man by JP Sebah

Background imageSebah Collection: A waterfront factory, Turkey, Sebah and Joaillier studio

A waterfront factory, Turkey, Sebah and Joaillier studio
Vintage 19th century photograph: Group of Turkish workers and dogs outside a waterfront factory, Turkey, Sebah and Joaillier studio

Background imageSebah Collection: Palais de Gezyret, Pavillon Exterieur, 1870s. Creator: Pascal Sebah

Palais de Gezyret, Pavillon Exterieur, 1870s. Creator: Pascal Sebah
Palais de Gezyret, Pavillon Exterieur, 1870s

Background imageSebah Collection: Albert Whitehead photographed by Paul Sebah

Albert Whitehead photographed by Paul Sebah
Albert Whitehead - photographed in Istanbul (Constantinople) by the famous photographer Paul Sebah in 1870. Date: 1870

Background imageSebah Collection: A Montenegrin, 1912. Artist: Sebah

A Montenegrin, 1912. Artist: Sebah
A Montenegrin, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Background imageSebah Collection: Kom Ombo, Egypt, 1878. Artist: Pascal Sebah

Kom Ombo, Egypt, 1878. Artist: Pascal Sebah
Kom Ombo, Egypt, 1878. Photograph of the Ancient Egyptian temple of Kom Ombo by Pascal Sebah who was based on Constantinople

Background imageSebah Collection: Hypostyle hall, temple of Amun-Re, Karnak, Egypt, 1878. Artist: P Sebah

Hypostyle hall, temple of Amun-Re, Karnak, Egypt, 1878. Artist: P Sebah
Hypostyle hall, temple of Amun-Re, Karnak, Egypt, 1878. Carved and decorated pillars at the temple of Amun-Re at Karnak (Thebes)

Background imageSebah Collection: MIDDLE EASTERN DRESS, c1873. Models wearing traditional clothing from the Middle East

MIDDLE EASTERN DRESS, c1873. Models wearing traditional clothing from the Middle East. Left: A married Muslim woman from Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Center: A merchant from Mocha, Yemen

Background imageSebah Collection: Female Egyptian Peasant Child Pascal Sebah Turkish

Female Egyptian Peasant Child Pascal Sebah Turkish
Female Egyptian Peasant and Child; Pascal Sebah (Turkish, 1823 - 1886), Jean Pascal Sebah (Turkish, 1872 - 1947); Nubia, Egypt; about 1878; Albumen silver print

Background imageSebah Collection: Marchand de dattes orientalist photography Sebah

Marchand de dattes orientalist photography Sebah
Marchand de dattes, orientalist photography, Sebah and Joaillier, ca. 1870

Background imageSebah Collection: Voiture turque orientalist photography Sebah

Voiture turque orientalist photography Sebah
Voiture turque, orientalist photography, Sebah, Pascal, ca. 1870

Background imageSebah Collection: Marchand de leblebi orientalist photography Sebah

Marchand de leblebi orientalist photography Sebah
Marchand de leblebi, orientalist photography, Sebah and Joaillier, ca. 1870

Background imageSebah Collection: Bohemiennes orientalist photography Sebah Joaillier

Bohemiennes orientalist photography Sebah Joaillier
Bohemiennes, orientalist photography, Sebah and Joaillier, ca. 1870

Background imageSebah Collection: Panorama de Constantinople pres de la tour Galata

Panorama de Constantinople pres de la tour Galata
Panorama de Constantinople pres de la tour de Galata, Pierre de Gigord collection of photographs of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey, Sebah and Joaillier, Cloth on board, 1878

Background imageSebah Collection: Cours des chemins de fer orientaux vue generale

Cours des chemins de fer orientaux vue generale
Cours des chemins de fer orientaux: vue generale des batiments, Constantinople and Bosporus: views and people, Pierre de Gigord collection of photographs of the Ottoman Empire

Background imageSebah Collection: Unterer Bosporus vorne Yeni Dschami Constantinople

Unterer Bosporus vorne Yeni Dschami Constantinople
Unterer Bosporus: vorne Yeni Dschami, Constantinople and Bosporus: views and people, Pierre de Gigord collection of photographs of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey, Sebah and Joaillier

Background imageSebah Collection: Veiled Turkish woman Pierre de Gigord collection

Veiled Turkish woman Pierre de Gigord collection
Veiled Turkish woman, Pierre de Gigord collection of photographs of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey, Souvenir de Constantinople, Sebah and Joaillier, Albumen, 1890, Negative no. 217

Background imageSebah Collection: Iles des Princes Pierre de Gigord collection

Iles des Princes Pierre de Gigord collection
Iles des Princes, Pierre de Gigord collection of photographs of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey, Sebah and Joaillier

Background imageSebah Collection: Sar-amay Moses Our Guide Constantinople Jean Pascal

Sar-amay Moses Our Guide Constantinople Jean Pascal
Sar-amay Moses. Our Guide around Constantinople; Jean Pascal Sebah (Turkish, 1872 - 1947); 1868 - 1879; Albumen silver print

Background imageSebah Collection: Nubian Woman Pascal Sebah Turkish 1823 1886

Nubian Woman Pascal Sebah Turkish 1823 1886
Nubian Woman; Pascal Sebah (Turkish, 1823 - 1886), Jean Pascal Sebah (Turkish, 1872 - 1947); Nubia, Egypt; about 1878; Albumen silver print

Background imageSebah Collection: EGYPT: COLOSSI OF MEMNON. The two seated sandstone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III

EGYPT: COLOSSI OF MEMNON. The two seated sandstone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, located at the Theban Necropolis, Egypt. Photograph by Pascal Sebah, c1860-1890

Background imageSebah Collection: EGYPT: CEMETERY. A cemetery in the vicinity of Cairo with a tomb and minarets in background

EGYPT: CEMETERY. A cemetery in the vicinity of Cairo with a tomb and minarets in background, Cairo, Egypt. Photographed by Pascal Sebah, mid or late 19th century

Background imageSebah Collection: Turkish Christmas Card

Turkish Christmas Card
Christmas card sent by Ferdinando de Paruta who was the Director of the International Couriers and Guides Office of Pera, Constantinople. Card produced by Sebah and Joaillier in Constantinople

Background imageSebah Collection: Grand Street - Pera, Istanbul

Grand Street - Pera, Istanbul
Grand Street in Pera, Istanbul (European side of the Bosphorus). This picture shows the studios of probably the most famous firm of photographers in Turkish History - Sebah & Joaillier


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"Capturing the Essence of a Bygone Era: The Artistry of Sebah" Step into the world of yesteryears through the lens of Sebah, an artist whose photographs beautifully depict various facets of life in Turkey, Egypt, and North Africa. In 1912, this Turkish pedlar's portrait by Sebah transports us to a time when bustling marketplaces were filled with vibrant colors and lively conversations. Meanwhile, another photograph from the 1890s showcases a sheep market in Egypt, where JP Sebah skillfully captures the essence of daily life. Moving further back in time to c. 1890 North Africa Egypt, we encounter a striking image of a Bedouin man taken by JP Sebah. His piercing gaze reflects both strength and resilience against the backdrop of his nomadic lifestyle. Sebah's collaboration with Joaillier studio brings us to Turkey's waterfront factory—a testament to their shared passion for capturing industrial progress amidst picturesque landscapes. Pascal Sebah takes us on an architectural journey with his photograph titled "Palais de Gezyret. " This stunning pavilion exterior from the 1870s showcases intricate details that transport viewers back to an era defined by opulence and grandeur. The artistry extends beyond portraits as well; Paul Sebah expertly immortalizes Albert Whitehead through photography—an intimate glimpse into one individual's story frozen in time. Venturing further eastward, we find ourselves face-to-face with Montenegrin locals captured by none other than Sebah himself in 1912. These portraits offer glimpses into their unique culture and traditions that have stood strong throughout history. Egyptian landmarks also grace these collections—Kom Ombo temple photographed by Pascal Sebah allows us to marvel at its ancient beauty while P. Sebah invites us inside Karnak Temple's Hypostyle hall—a place where spirituality meets artistic brilliance. Not limited to people or places alone, Sebah's lens also captures the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern dress.