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Fantasia à Constantinople, between 1880 and 1895. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
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Fantasia à Constantinople, between 1880 and 1895. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Fantasia a Constantinople, between 1880 and 1895
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Armed Art Movement Barbizon Barbizon School Basilica Bosphorus Canvas Material Cultural Event Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem Felix Ziem Hagia Sophia Setting Sun Strait Strait Of Istanbul Sunset Ziem Felix Ziem Felix Francois Georges Philibert
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Fantasia à Constantinople
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is a stunning oil painting by the 19th-century French artist Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem, created between 1880 and 1895. This masterpiece captures a breathtaking scene of the sunset over the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey. The painting showcases a group of men on horseback, dressed in traditional attire, making their way through the picturesque landscape. In the foreground, we see a rider stopping to admire the view, while behind him, the setting sun casts a warm glow over the Basilica of Hagia Sophia and other historic buildings in the city. The painting is a prime example of the Barbizon School, an artistic movement that emphasized the importance of painting en plein air, or outdoors. Ziem's use of rich, vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes brings the scene to life, transporting the viewer to another time and place. The painting also reflects the cultural fascination with astronomy and the solar system during the 19th century, as evidenced by the depiction of the sun setting over the horizon. This artwork is now part of the collection of the Petit Palais Museum in Paris, one of the city's most prestigious institutions for fine art. It is a testament to Ziem's skill as a painter and his ability to capture the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Whether viewed in person or as a print, "Fantasia à Constantinople" is a timeless work of art that continues to captivate and inspire viewers today.
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