Who painted The Mausoleum of Sultan Mahomed, Brusa?

The Mausoleum of Sultan Mahomed, Brusa was painted by Thomas Allom in 1838.

Where can I see The Mausoleum of Sultan Mahomed, Brusa?

The Mausoleum of Sultan Mahomed, Brusa is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is The Mausoleum of Sultan Mahomed, Brusa?

The Mausoleum of Sultan Mahomed, Brusa is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

The Mausoleum of Sultan Mahomed, Brusa

Thomas Allom , 1838

The Mausoleum of Sultan Mahomed, Brusa is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Thomas Allom. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Mausoleum of Sultan Mahomed, Brusa is a watercolour painting created in 1838, depicting the interior of Sultan Mehmet I's tomb within the Yesil Türbe in Bursa. The work combines the efforts of Thomas Allom, W.H. Leitch, and G. Presbury.

Subject & Meaning

The scene portrays a serene funeral chamber with a draped, recumbent figure on a central platform, surrounded by three mourners in traditional attire. The composition conveys a sense of solemnity and reverence.

Technique & Style

The watercolour emphasizes soft, gentle light filtering through arched windows, illuminating intricate blue and white wall decorations. The overall effect is one of calm order, achieved through detailed rendering of patterns and subdued colour palette.

History & Provenance

Originally engraved for a publication on Constantinople and Asia Minor, the watercolour was later acquired by the Schidlof Gallery in 1967.