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The Yeni Valide Camii

John Richard Coke Smyth

1836

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Yeni Valide Camii is a 1836 watercolor by John Richard Coke Smyth, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Richard Coke Smyth
When & what style?: 1836 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a waterfront scene with a large mosque in the background. The mosque has two tall spires and a big dome, surrounded by smaller domes. In the foreground, there are boats tied up at a dock, some small tents or stalls, and a few people walking or sitting around. The artist used soft, light colors to show the buildings and sky, giving everything a gentle, dreamy look. The water is calm, and the light seems to come from the side, making some parts darker than others. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.