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

Michel-François Préaulx [Préaux]

1810

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point is a 1810 watercolor by Michel-François Préaulx [Préaux], a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Michel-François Préaulx [Préaux]
When & what style?: 1810 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a city skyline across a body of water, with domes, minarets, and trees lining the shore. In the foreground, three people stand on a stone bridge, looking out over the water. The buildings in the distance are drawn lightly, with some boats visible on the water. The artist used soft watercolors to capture the light and distance, making the city feel far away. The bridge’s railing and the figures’ loose clothing suggest a cool, breezy day. Look up Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and nature in their work.