Artwork
Yeni Valide Camii
Yeni Valide Camii is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Lewis Vulliamy. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Yeni Valide Camii is a drawing of a mosque in Istanbul, created by Lewis Vulliamy in 1818. It is part of a series of architectural drawings that document historical buildings.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the Yeni Valide Camii mosque, showing its distinctive architecture, including two tall towers and a central dome, with arched windows and smaller domes and spires in the background.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a technique of thin, repeated lines to create shadows and details, giving the drawing the appearance of a rapid yet considered study. This method builds up texture and depth through layered hatching.
History & Provenance
The drawing was once owned by Yvonne ffrench before being sold at auction in March 1974. It is referenced in Godfrey Goodwin's 1971 study on Ottoman architecture, highlighting its significance in the context of historical architectural documentation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lewis Vulliamy was an English architect descended from the Vulliamy family of clockmakers.
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