Fantasia À Constantinople 1880 - 1895

"Fantasia À Constantinople" is an oil painting by Félix Ziem, a French artist known for his luminous depictions of the Middle East. This work, created between 1880 and 1895, portrays a vibrant scene in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) with a dramatic sky and the silhouettes of minarets against a hazy cityscape. The composition features a group of figures on horseback in the foreground, their movement captured in a fleeting moment, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing light and movement. The scene evokes a sense of mystery and grandeur, capturing the essence of Ottoman Constantinople.