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The Bosphorus, from Pera, looking towards Scutari
Preziosi, born 1816 - died 1882 - Enlarge image
The Bosphorus, from Pera, looking towards Scutari
- Object:
Watercolour
- Place of origin:
Turkey (painted)
- Date:
ca. 1855-1860 (painted)
- Artist/Maker:
Preziosi, born 1816 - died 1882 (painter (artist))
- Materials and Techniques:
Pencil and watercolour, heightened with white
- Credit Line:
Purchased with the assistance of The Art Fund, the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
- Museum number:
SD.827
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level D, case 86, shelf SC, box 29
This view is taken from the European side of the Bosphorus, looking over the roofs of Pera towards the Asian shore, the Kiz Kulesi (the Maiden's or Leander's Tower) visible in the left background on its tiny island. The white buildings are the barracks at Scutari (modern Üsküdar). A steamship, probably British, is shown in midstream, sailing towards the Sea of Marmora on the right.
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