A Turkish Palace (Probably for Mozart's "Abduction from the Seraglio")

1790s

Giuseppe Quaglio

Associated Names
Giuseppe Quaglio

Artist, Italian, 1747 - 1828

The image shows a symmetrical view of an ornate architectural scene. The perspective is straight on, emphasizing a grand staircase, structure, and trees. The art style is detailed with precise lines and fine shading to depict depth and texture. The color palette includes muted tones of beige, gray, soft blues, and subtle hints of color, creating a serene and classical atmosphere. Pillars, iron gates, and a staircase lead to a prominent building in the distance. The sky is lightly rendered to highlight the foreground details and trees.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with watercolor

  • Credit Line

    William B. O'Neal Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.3 × 36.1 cm (10 3/8 × 14 3/16 in.)
    mount: 29.2 × 39 cm (11 1/2 × 15 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.88.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Aristocratic family, southern Germany. (Thomas Le Claire, Hamburg); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, center left verso of mount, in graphite: Josef Quaglio ?

Wikidata ID

Q64572502

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