Who painted Yeni Cami, Constantinople?

Yeni Cami, Constantinople was painted by Sir David Muirhead Bone in 1929.

Where can I see Yeni Cami, Constantinople?

Yeni Cami, Constantinople is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Yeni Cami, Constantinople?

Yeni Cami, Constantinople is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Yeni Cami, Constantinople

Sir David Muirhead Bone , 1929

Yeni Cami, Constantinople is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Sir David Muirhead Bone. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Sir David Muirhead Bone's 1929 watercolour depicts Yeni Cami in Constantinople, characterized by arched windows, a slanted roof, and people engaging in everyday activities in the foreground.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Yeni Cami, with the artist emphasizing the interplay of light on the building's rough, plain walls and the heavier, uneven roof, alongside capturing casual human interaction.

Technique & Style

Executed with quick, loose lines, suggesting a possibly rapid, on-site creation, the work highlights Bone's focus on light effects, with pronounced shadows accentuating the structure and activity.

History & Provenance

Acquired by the collection in June 1978 from the Fine Art Society in exchange for Bone's 'The Mitre at Hampton Court'.