Artwork
Iconium, Asia Minor
Iconium, Asia Minor is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Samuel Bough. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Iconium, Asia Minor is a watercolour painting by Samuel Bough, depicting the city of Konya in modern-day Turkey.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a bustling cityscape with domes and minarets, surrounded by mountains. Figures on horseback and on foot populate the foreground, while others rest on rocks, conveying a sense of activity and calm.
Technique & Style
Bough's use of watercolour achieves a soft, blended effect, capturing the play of light and conveying a sense of movement without sharp edges.
History & Provenance
The painting was likely created for reproduction in a topographical publication, and was later acquired by the Fine Arts Society in 1968 for £85.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Bough (8 January 1822 – 19 November 1878) was an English-born landscape painter who spent much of his career working in Scotland.
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