1838
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Mausoleum of Sultan Mahomed, Brusa is a 1838 watercolor by Thomas Allom, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a quiet room with a raised platform in the center. On the platform, a draped figure lies still, covered in red cloth. Around it, three people kneel or sit on the floor, dressed in loose robes and head coverings. The walls are decorated with blue and white patterns, and arched windows let in dim light. Notice the small, detailed decorations on the walls—like the diamond shapes and swirls—giving the room a calm, orderly feel. The artist focused on the light falling softly through the windows, making the colors look gentle. If you like this, check out Thomas Allom.
The watercolour depicts the Mausoleum of Sultan Mahomed in Bursa, specifically the tomb of Sultan Mehmet I located in the Yesil Türbe. Created in 1838, the work was sketched by Thomas Allom with contributions from W.H. Leitch and G. Presbury, later engraved for publication in a volume on Constantinople and Asia Minor. The drawing was acquired by Schidlof Gallery in 1967.
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Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 – 21 October 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator.
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