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View of the Bosphorus with warships

Michael Anthony Shrapnel Biddulph

1855

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Cityscape

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View of the Bosphorus with warships is a 1855 watercolor by Michael Anthony Shrapnel Biddulph, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Michael Anthony Shrapnel Biddulph
When & what style?: 1855 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a quiet harbor scene with small boats in the foreground. Two people row a simple boat near the shore, while another boat with several passengers floats farther out. Behind them, a row of buildings with red roofs lines the water, and in the distance, three tall warships with masts anchor near hills. The artist used soft, light colors and loose brushstrokes to capture the scene. The water looks calm, and the ships are small but detailed against the hazy background. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.