Artwork
View of Büyükdere and the Bosphorus
View of Büyükdere and the Bosphorus is a watercolor work on paper by the American Folk Art artist William Page. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
View of Büyükdere and the Bosphorus is a watercolour painting created by William Page between 1828 and 1840. It is a serene depiction of a waterfront scene, showcasing the artist's later, more picturesque style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a tranquil scene with a stone fountain, a seated woman, and a crumbling building set against a backdrop of hills and distant mountains. The composition evokes a sense of peacefulness and nostalgia.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by soft colours and light brushstrokes, which contribute to its serene atmosphere. The detailed carvings on the fountain are rendered in contrast to the rougher surrounding stones, demonstrating the artist's attention to texture and detail.
History & Provenance
The watercolour was sold at Bonhams in 1975 for £16. Comparable landscapes by Page from this period are held in the British Museum, indicating the artist's consistent style during this time.
Artist & collection
Ruins at Kannauj, India
Fountain At Constantinople
Temple at Boudroun, Halicarnassus
Biserica Stavropoleos
Iron Laht at the Kootub, Old Delhi
Pandrethan temple, Srinagar
Sebela
Ancient Armenian Church at Varzahan
Scene at a Fountain outside a cemetery, probably Smyrna
Nazareth. from the SE
Smyrne
Beicos on the Bosphorus. Asiatic Side