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View of the Western facade of the Boukoleon Palace

John Foster

1811

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

British Romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

View of the Western facade of the Boukoleon Palace is a 1811 watercolor by John Foster, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Foster
When & what style?: 1811 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a grand, ruined building with three arched windows and a flat roof. The walls are crumbling, but the structure still looks important. A few people walk around it—some near the steps, others by the water’s edge. Palm trees and hills frame the scene, giving it a warm, light feel. The artist used soft watercolors, blending colors to make the ruins look both solid and faded. The brushstrokes are loose, almost like a quick sketch. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.