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Turks at the Temple of Sweet Waters, Constantinople, (pencil
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Turks at the Temple of Sweet Waters, Constantinople, (pencil
658833 Turks at the Temple of Sweet Waters, Constantinople, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); 14.4x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Turks at the Temple of Sweet Waters, Constantinople. Amadeo Preziosi (1816-1882). Pencil and watercolour heightened with white. 14.4 x 21.6cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Maltese, out of copyright
Media ID 23012392
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022012upload Academi Academic Art Academic Style Active Amadeo Amadeo Preziosi Bank Burqa By The Side Of A River Civil Engineering Connected Connection Constantinople Continental Pictures Covered Wagon Crossing Docked Eastern Embankment Footbridge Gathered Heightened Heightening Hijab Horse Drawn Horsedrawn Istanbul Large Group Moored Moslem Natural Light Orientalism Orientalist Orientalist Art Outer Garment Pencil Pencil Drawing Physical Activity Preziosi Religious Building River Bank Rivers Edge Road Transport Road Vehicle Robe Rowboat Rowing Rowing Boat Stamboul Stationary Sunny Temperature Vehicle Vehicles Veil Veiled Wagon Water Color Water Colour Water Transport Water Vehicle Water Vessel White Color Worship Worshiping Worshipping 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Headwear Maltese Artist Natural Space Turk Youthful
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This print titled "Turks at the Temple of Sweet Waters, Constantinople" by Amadeo Preziosi takes us back to nineteenth-century Constantinople, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of its inhabitants. The artist's meticulous pencil and watercolor technique, heightened with white accents, brings out every intricate detail in this 14.4x21.6 cm masterpiece. The scene depicts a bustling outdoor setting bathed in natural light. A large group of Turks can be seen gathered near the temple, their horses and rowboats moored nearby on the riverbank. Men and women of all ages are present, some veiled while others stand proudly adorned in traditional attire. As we explore this vibrant artwork further, we notice a sense of activity and connection among the people depicted. Young children play by the side of the river while adults engage in various activities such as worshiping or rowing across the waterway. Preziosi's academic style captures not only the physical appearance but also conveys an atmosphere that transports us to another time and place. The artist's keen eye for detail is evident in his rendering of clothing styles, headwear choices, and even civil engineering structures like covered wagons parked nearby. Overall, this stunning piece offers viewers an immersive experience into a moment frozen in time – a testament to Preziosi's talent as well as his dedication to capturing everyday life through artistry.
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