View of the Straits with the Second Fortress of the Dardanelles
1785
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1785
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet water scene. Two small boats float near the shore. One boat has a sail, the other is rowed by people. In the distance, a city sits on a hillside, with ships anchored far out. The title says it’s the Dardanelles, a narrow waterway. The artist used soft colors and light touches to show the scene. Next, look up Mayer, Luigi to see more of his watercolor work.
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