Turkish Musicians in a coffee-house overlooking the Bosphorus
1846
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1846
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Turkish Musicians in a coffee-house overlooking the Bosphorus is a 1846 watercolor by Frédéric Goupil-Fesquet, a orientalism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a group of men sitting in a covered boat on the water. They’re wearing colorful, loose clothing and head coverings, playing stringed instruments. Outside, two camels stand on a rocky shore, and a distant city skyline stretches across the horizon. The boat’s roof is made of thatch, and the water around it looks calm. The artist used soft, watery colors to show light and shadow, especially on the faces and instruments. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
