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Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point

Watercolour
ca. 1800-1820 (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour drawing

Object details

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Object type
TitleConstantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink and watercolour, stuck down on card
Brief description
Watercolour, Constantinople from Pera, looking across the Golden Horn to Seraglio Point, about 1800-1820, by Michel-François Préaulx [Préaux]
Physical description
Watercolour drawing
Dimensions
  • Drawn area height: 31.6cm
  • Width: 51.7cm
Styles
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Historical context
The view may be from the terrace of the French Embassy.
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
SD.820

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Record createdMarch 23, 2008
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