Who painted View of Constantinople from Pera across the Golden Horn?

View of Constantinople from Pera across the Golden Horn was painted by Luigi Brocktorff in 1835.

Where can I see View of Constantinople from Pera across the Golden Horn?

View of Constantinople from Pera across the Golden Horn is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is View of Constantinople from Pera across the Golden Horn?

View of Constantinople from Pera across the Golden Horn is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

View of Constantinople from Pera across the Golden Horn

Luigi Brocktorff , 1835

View of Constantinople from Pera across the Golden Horn is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Luigi Brocktorff. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Luigi Brocktorff's 1835 watercolour captures a serene view of Constantinople from Pera, across the Golden Horn, conveying the city's vibrancy through soft, romanticized depiction.

Subject & Meaning

The painting focuses on the contrast between the bustling cityscape of Constantinople and the calm Golden Horn, with foreground buildings, a minaret, numerous watercraft, and a subdued, cloudy sky.

Technique & Style

Executed in a Romantic style, the work features gentle brushstrokes and a muted colour palette, emphasizing the beauty and liveliness of the scene.

History & Provenance

Acquired by Rodney Searight from Sabin (Albemarle Street) in April 1966 for £16, with the artist's original creation date being 1835.

Artist & collection

Artist

Luigi Brocktorff

Luigi Brocktorff painted watercolours of 19th-century life around him. He left two tiny scenes from around 1830–40: “Three Dervishes” and “View of Constantinople from Pera across the Golden Horn.” You can almost feel…