Pera was painted by Alexander Matwjejewitsch Dorogoff in 1847.

Where can I see Pera?

Pera is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Pera?

Pera is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Pera

Alexander Matwjejewitsch Dorogoff , 1847

Pera is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Alexander Matwjejewitsch Dorogoff. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Pera is a watercolour painting created by Alexander Matwjejewitsch Dorogoff in 1847. It depicts a serene gathering on a stone platform, set against a backdrop of trees, buildings, and a distant cityscape.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a group of people on a platform, with a standing figure in the foreground. The tranquil atmosphere and gentle colours evoke a sense of calm, drawing the viewer into the peaceful world of the painting.

Technique & Style

Dorogoff's use of watercolour achieves a soft, dreamy quality through subtle shading and gentle colours. The painting's style is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which often emphasized atmosphere and mood.

History & Provenance

Pera was sold at a Christie's auction in 1972 as lot 72, and later acquired by Gallery 33 for £25.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alexander Matwjejewitsch Dorogoff

Alexander Dorogoff painted delicate watercolors of distant places in the 1840s. He left two small but precise scenes: a quiet street scene titled Pera from 1847 and a view of the Asian side of Izmir called Koutaya that…

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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