abdulhamid ii
early life and reign abdulhamid ii, the 34th sultan of the ottoman empire, was born in constantinople (modern-day istanbul) in 1842. his reign, which lasted from 1876 to 1909, marked a period of significant cultural and artistic flourishing. despite facing numerous challenges, including rebellions and wars, abdulhamid ii's legacy extends beyond his political accomplishments. artistic patronage abdulhamid ii was an ardent patron of the…
The Lifeline
Scroll through abdulhamid ii's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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