Former Dolmabahçe Palace and Mosque
1820
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a waterfront scene with a large, light-colored building complex along the shore. The buildings have tall windows and flat roofs, with some domes and minarets in the background. Small boats float on calm water, and the sky is soft with faint clouds. The artist used gentle washes of color to create a peaceful, dreamy mood. The buildings look like a mix of palaces and mosques, with trees lining the water’s edge. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next to see more works like this.
