Entrance to the Golden Horn, Constantinople

Entrance to the Golden Horn, Constantinople

Unknown

1900

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a misty cityscape with a large body of water in the foreground. The city's skyline features several buildings, including what appears to be a mosque with tall minarets. In the foreground, there are several boats on the water. The painting is done in watercolor and has a soft, dreamy quality to it. The colors are muted, with shades of blue and gray dominating the palette. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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