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The Sleeping City: the Cemetery of Pera, Constantinople
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The Sleeping City: the Cemetery of Pera, Constantinople
1217353 The Sleeping City: the Cemetery of Pera, Constantinople, 1856 - 1888 (watercolour on paper) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 50.4x35.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright
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Calm Cemetery Churchyard Constantinople Doves Graves Gravestones Graveyard Headstones Istanbul Peaceful Pera Shovel Tranquil Westernart Wooded Mortality
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The Sleeping City - the Cemetery of Pera, Constantinople
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is a captivating watercolor print by William Holman Hunt that transports viewers to a serene and picturesque scene. The artwork showcases an enchanting cemetery nestled within the heart of Constantinople, now Istanbul. The composition exudes tranquility as birds gracefully soar above the towering trees that surround the graveyard. Doves flutter peacefully amidst gravestones adorned with intricate headstones, each telling its own story of lives once lived. The artist's attention to detail brings forth a sense of calmness and reverence in this final resting place. The muted colors and soft brushstrokes evoke a dreamlike quality, enhancing the ethereal atmosphere of this sleeping city. A lone figure can be seen in the distance, gently wielding a shovel - perhaps symbolizing mortality and reminding us of life's transience. Hunt masterfully captures both the beauty and melancholy inherent in death through his skillful portrayal of this Turkish cemetery. The artwork invites contemplation on themes such as mortality, peace, and spirituality. Displayed at Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK, "The Sleeping City" continues to captivate audiences with its timeless depiction of stillness amid bustling urbanity. It serves as a poignant reminder that even within busy cities like Constantinople (now Istanbul), moments of tranquility can be found if we pause long enough to appreciate them.
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