The painter Louis-François Cassas (1756-1827) traveled over Asia Minor, the Levant and Egypt between 1784 and 1786 starting from Constantinople. He was part of the group that followed count Choiseul-Gouffier during his visit to the Ottoman Empire. He wrote “A Picturesque Voyage”.
O pintor Louis-François Cassas (1756-1827) viajou pela Ásia Menor, Levante e Egipto entre 1784 e 1786 a partir de Constantinopla. Acompanhava o conde de Choiseul-Gouffier na sua visita ao Império Otomano. Escreveu “Voyage Pittoresque”.
Louis-François Cassas (1756-1827)-'romantic illustration of Emessa (today's Homs / Syria)'-drawing
Louis-François Cassas (1756-1827)-'dancers in Middle East in 1786'
Louis-François Cassas (1756-1827)-'ruins of Antioch city wall and gate leading to Berea (Aleppo)-drawing
Louis-François Cassas (1756-1827)-'Rosetta gate, Alexandria, 1785'-drawing
Louis-François Cassas (1756-1827)-'Alexandria harbour, 1785'-drawing
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