The interior of Sultan Ahmet Camii
1809
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1809
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows the interior of Sultan Ahmet Camii. The artist was hired by Stratford Canning to make a series of views and studies of Ottoman institutions and buildings. This was part of Canning's diplomatic work in Turkey, where he wanted to learn about the local culture. You can learn more about this style at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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