View Of The Bosphorus With Boats And Mosques, Istanbul – Second Half Of The 19th Century

View of the Bosphorus with Sailboats and Mosques, Istanbul – Second Half of the 19th Century

Oil on wood panel, dated to the second half of the 19th century. This painting elegantly depicts the Bosphorus, with sailboats and small boats navigating its waters under a blue sky, while mosques and Oriental architecture rise on the horizon.

The work embodies the 19th-century Orientalists' fascination with the exoticism and cultural richness of Istanbul, a city captivating for its complexity and mystery.

The painting is in good original condition and has not been restored. The frame, adorned with Orientalist motifs, appears to be contemporary with the painting. The signature, partially legible as "G. Bas" or "G. Bazz," would benefit from further research for full artist identification. On the back of the frame, an inscription confirms the donation of the work by Leopold de Wael, mayor of Antwerp in 1892, adding further historical and contextual value.

Dimensions with frame: 25 cm x 30 cm
Dimensions without frame: 10 cm x 15 cm