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Iconium, Asia Minor

Samuel Bough

1861

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

british_romanticism Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Iconium, Asia Minor is a 1861 watercolor by Samuel Bough, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Samuel Bough
When & what style?: 1861 · british_romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a busy city with domes, minarets, and a large crowd. In the foreground, people ride horses and walk along a path, while others sit on rocks. The buildings are light-colored, and the distant mountains fade into a soft sky. The artist used watercolor to capture light and movement, blending colors smoothly. Notice how the city looks alive but also calm, with no sharp edges. Next, check out Bough, Samuel to see more of his landscapes.