Fountaine de la Sophie, Constantinople
1854
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1854
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a fountain in Constantinople. It's a quiet scene with a lot of detail. The artist, Ernest de Caranza, was actually a factory engineer who took up photography during his travels. He used a special process to create his photos, which gave them a unique look. To learn more about this style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
