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- n.d. (Creation)
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Extent and medium
18 x 24 cm
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Name of creator
Administrative history
The three Armenian brothers Viçen, Hovsep and Kevork established the “Abdullah Frères” photographic studio in Istanbul, which operated from 1858 to 1899 with branches in Izmir and Cairo. In 1862, the three brothers became the official photographers of the Sultan’s Court. In this context, they were asked to photograph the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century. Their business was sold to Sebah & Jollier in 1899.
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Scope and content
Photograph of Charikleia Cavafy in Constantinople. She is wearing a long dress with embroidery and laces, holding a fan. Printed indication “Cabinet-Portrait” and the logo of the photographic studio on the bottom part on recto.
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Script of material
Language and script notes
Greek, French
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Writing with pencil. Physical item wear: oxidations.
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Note
Abdullah Frères. “Photograph of Charikleia Cavafy”. Photograph, n.d.. GR-OF CA CA-SF03-F39-0002 (2217), Onassis Foundation C. P. Cavafy Fonds (Post-2012 Acquisitions). From The Digital Collection of the Cavafy Archive, edited by Onassis Foundation, Athens, last modified 01.10.2025. https://doi.org/10.26256/CA-SF03-F39-0002.
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Name access points
- Abdullah Frères (Subject)
- Cavafy (Fotiadi), Charikleia (Subject)