Artwork

Syros, Center of the Levant Trade

Syros, Center of the Levant Trade, by Dimitrios Constantin, 1865
Syros, Center of the Levant Trade, by Dimitrios Constantin, 1865

Syros, Center of the Levant Trade is a photography by the Impressionist artist Dimitrios Constantin. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Syros, Center of the Levant Trade is a photograph by Dimitrios Constantin, created around 1865. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a densely populated seaside town on a steep hillside, with white buildings ascending the slope and a bustling harbor below. The contrast between the busy port and the serene, rocky hills is highlighted.

Technique & Style

The photograph focuses on the town's integration into its landscape, capturing both the activity of the port and the stillness of the surrounding hills, reflecting a style consistent with 19th-century representations of everyday life.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.