St.Sophia, from the Bosphorus
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a busy waterfront scene with a large, domed building in the background. Boats are docked along a stone quay, and people in colorful clothing sit or stand near the water. Some are on boats, others on the shore, and a few flags wave from the ships. The big building in the back looks like a famous mosque with tall minarets and a huge dome. The artist included lots of small details, like the different hats and clothing styles of the people. Check out more by Roberts, David RA to see how he painted other scenes.
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