1844
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Constantinople with Hagia Sophia is a 1844 oil by Jules Coignet, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
The painting depicts a cityscape with a large domed building in the center, surrounded by trees and other structures. The scene is set in a warm, sunny atmosphere with a clear blue sky. In the foreground, people are walking and standing around, going about their daily activities. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the scene, from the deep blues and greens of the sky and trees to the warm browns and tans of the buildings. This painting is a beautiful example of the work of Jules Coignet, a French artist known for his landscapes and cityscapes. To learn more about his technique and style, look up "glazing".
Jules Louis Philippe Coignet was born in Paris in 1798 and died there in 1860. He was a noted landscape painter who had studied under Jean-Victor Bertin. He travelled a good deal in his own country as well as elsewhere…
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