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Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point

Michel-François Préaulx [Préaux] , 1810

Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point, by Michel-François Préaulx [Préaux], watercolor, 1810
Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point, by Michel-François Préaulx [Préaux], watercolor, 1810

Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Michel-François Préaulx [Préaux]. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point is a watercolour painting by Michel-François Préaulx, created around 1810. It is a serene depiction of a cityscape, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the Constantinople skyline across the Golden Horn, with domes and minarets rising above the trees. Three figures on a stone bridge gaze out at the water, where boats are visible. The scene conveys a sense of calm and distance.

Technique & Style

Préaulx used soft watercolours to evoke the play of light and convey a sense of depth. The loose rendering of clothing and the bridge's railing suggests a breezy atmosphere, capturing a moment in time.

Context

The painting reflects the Romanticism movement's emphasis on emotion and the natural world. Artists of this period often used landscapes to evoke feelings and moods, and Préaulx's work is characteristic of this approach.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point?

Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point was painted by Michel-François Préaulx [Préaux] in 1810.

Where can I see Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point?

Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point?

Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point is associated with Romanticism.

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