The Golden Horn, Constantinople – 10 x 8” mounted print
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A captivating nautical scene, this fascinating print depicts an array of wooden boats entering the Golden Horn, the stately skyline of Istanbul in the distance. The watercolour details the variety of boats plying the waters of the Bosphorus at this time: a light kayik for short journeys; a heavy barge for longer passenger trips; and a mighty trading galley at anchor in the strait.
The original work was created in Istanbul in 1853 by Maltese painter Amedeo, Count Preziosi. After training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he departed for the Near East, producing artworks capturing the costumes, customs and landscapes of Istanbul to be sold as souvenirs to tourists and visitors. The most popular were reproduced as lithographs in Paris, offering an insight into the city to those unable to travel.
Printed in the UK and supplied with a dusky blue mount chosen to complement the artwork, this compact print would make an impactful addition to a gallery wall. Giclée printing captures fine detail and provides archival longevity, while the quality heavyweight paper holds rich, deep colours and gives a luxury, gallery-grade finish.
The Entrance to the Golden Horn, Constantinople
Amedeo, Count Preziosi (1816–82)
Watercolour over pencil
Turkey, 1853
V&A: SD.823
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Dimensions
10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Composition
Giclée printed on Monte Carlo 300gsm paper
Colour
Blue
Product code
173308
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