Istanbul from Pera

1929

Sir Muirhead Bone

Associated Names
Muirhead Bone

Artist, Scottish, 1876 - 1953

The image features an elevated view of a busy urban landscape with a skyline dominated by various architectural structures such as domes and minarets. The cityscape is densely packed with buildings, showcasing a detailed layout. The detailed sketch captures the textures of the buildings and foliage with expressive strokes and shading, creating depth and complexity. The monochromatic color palette in shades of gray enhances the sketch-like quality. In the foreground, there are detailed depictions of rooftops, a veranda, and lush foliage. A waterway with boats and ships can be seen in the distance, adding to the sense of a lively city. The sky features dispersed clouds that provide a subtle dynamism to the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.7 x 45.8 cm (10 7/8 x 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1423


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right Stamboul from Pera 1929 / Muirhead Bone

Wikidata ID

Q64631984

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