Haghia Sophia
1810
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1810
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a grand stone building with a huge dome and two tall towers. The main dome sits in the center, surrounded by smaller domes and arches. In front, a few people walk or ride horses on a dusty path, and a small tree stands to the left. The artist focused on the building’s big shapes and smooth surfaces, using soft light to show depth. The colors are mostly muted, with a pale sky and earthy tones. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style valued emotion and grand views.
![Haghia Sophia [Aya Sofia] with the first gate of the Seraglio, Constantinople](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/346691ca3173c818/thumb.webp)
![Yeni Valide Camii [New Mosque] and Haghia Sophia from the Golden Horn](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/da58b2fc47388c7c/thumb.webp)
