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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
Media ID 22816994
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Calm Cemetery Churchyard Constantinople Doves Graves Gravestones Graveyard Headstones Istanbul Peaceful Pera Shovel Tranquil Westernart Wooded Mortality
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the timeless beauty of William Holman Hunt's masterpiece, "The Sleeping City: the Cemetery of Pera, Constantinople," with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This exquisite watercolor painting, originally housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, captures the serene and mystical atmosphere of the ancient cemetery in Constantinople. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the intricate details and rich colors of Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection to your home or office, allowing you to enjoy this stunning work of art every day.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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