Brousse Collection

Brousse, Bursa, Turkey, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Bursa, Turkey - Yeni Kaplica (New Hot Spring Baths)
The Road leading to the historic, spring-fed Yeni Kaplica Hamami (New Hot Spring Bathhouse), a famous Turkish bath in Bursa, Turkey. Date: 1903

Ottoman Empire. Brousse Castle. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Lepetit. Historia de Turquia, by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Scene in Bursa depicting a storyteller, mid 19th century (colour litho)
CHT237176 Scene in Bursa depicting a storyteller, mid 19th century (colour litho) by Brindesi, Jean (fl.1850s) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Emir Sultan, Brusa, Asia Minor, Brousse (engraving)
3638884 Emir Sultan, Brusa, Asia Minor, Brousse (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emir Sultan, Brusa, Asia Minor, Brousse)

Bursa - Interior of the silk textile works - Turkey
The interior of the silk textile works of Bay Freres, Bursa, Turkey. The textile manufacturers of Bursa were responsible for making the silk velvet covering for the Ka aba in Mecca

Bursa, Turkey - Ottoman Military School / Academy.. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital. Contains the Mausoleum of Osman Bey ( Sultan / Chieftain ) (1258 - 1356)

Bursa, Turkey - The house of the French Consulate. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital. Contains the Mausoleum of Osman Bey

Clock Tower - Bursa, Turkey
Clock Tower Bursa - Turkey. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital. Contains the Mausoleum of Osman Bey, founder of the Ottoman Empire as well as two world famous Sufi Saints

Turkish Market Scene - Bursa, Turkey
Market scene in Bursa - Turkey. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital. Contains the Mausoleum of Osman Bey, founder of the Ottoman Empire as well as two world famous Sufi Saints

Bursa - Turkey - Turkish merchants
Turkish street merchants outside a general hardware store at Bursa - Turkey. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital

Bursa - Turkey - Grand New Baths - Yeni Kaplidja
The New Thermal Baths/Spa at Bursa - Turkey. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital. Contains the Mausoleum of Osman Bey ( Sultan / Chieftain ) (1258 - 1356)

Interior of the Baths - Bursa, Turkey
Interior of the Baths at Bursa - Turkey. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital. Contains the Mausoleum of Osman Bey ( Sultan / Chieftain ) (1258 - 1356)

Bursa - Turkey - Tomb of Sultan Osman I
Tomb of Sultan Osman Bey, founder of the Ottoman Empire at Bursa - Turkey. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital. Historically also known Prussa and later Brussa

Bursa - Turkey - Ancient Baths
The old Turkish Baths at Bursa - Turkey. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital. Contains the Mausoleum of Osman Bey, founder of the Ottoman Empire as well as two world famous Sufi Saints

Bursa - Turkey - Interior of the Baths
Old Thermal Baths at Bursa - Turkey. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital. Contains the Mausoleum of Osman Bey, founder of the Ottoman Empire as well as two world famous Sufi Saints

Bursa - Turkey
General view of Bursa - Turkey. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital. Contains the Mausoleum of Osman Bey ( Sultan / Chieftain ) (1258 - 1356)

Bursa - Turkey - ancient bridge
Many-spanned Mimar Sinan inspired bridge of the mid 16th century over the Nilufer River at Bursa - Turkey. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital

Turkish shop in Bursa
Turkish street merchants outside a general hardware store at Bursa - Turkey

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"Brousse: A Journey through Time and Cultures" Step back in time to Bursa, Turkey, circa 1890, during the glorious days of the Ottoman Empire. Explore the majestic Brousse Castle that stood proudly as a symbol of power and grandeur. Indulge in relaxation at Yeni Kaplica (New Hot Spring Baths) in Bursa, where healing waters have been sought after for centuries. Feel rejuvenated as you immerse yourself in this ancient tradition. Marvel at "The Fields of Rest" captured on canvas around 1876 by an artist who was captivated by the serene beauty of the Green Mosque in Brousse. Let your imagination wander amidst its tranquil surroundings. Transport yourself to mid-19th century Bursa with a vividly colored lithograph depicting a storyteller captivating his audience. Experience the rich oral traditions that were cherished during those times. Witness Emir Sultan's legacy engraved forever in Brusa, Asia Minor. Discover his influence on this land and how he shaped its history with his wisdom and leadership. Travel across continents to France, where tragedy struck when a church roof collapsed in Brousse in 1897. Through Henri Meyer's poignant lithograph, we are reminded of both the fragility and resilience of human creations. Experience another disaster aboard the Russian Ironclad "Sissoi Veliki" off Crete through an evocative lithograph capturing this harrowing event. Reflect on humanity's constant struggle against nature's might. Immerse yourself further into French history as you witness yet another church collapse depicted by Henri Meyer's skilled hand. Contemplate how these ruins bear witness to our impermanence throughout time. Visit Ottoman Military School/Academy nestled within bustling streets of Bursa - witness young minds being shaped into future leaders who will carry forth their empire’s legacy with pride and honor. Peek inside silk textile works, where the intricate craftsmanship of Bursa's artisans comes to life.