The Galata Tower By Moonlight 1845

"The Galata Tower By Moonlight" is a Romantic seascape by the renowned Russian artist Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky, painted in 1845. The painting depicts a picturesque view of the Galata Tower, a prominent landmark in Istanbul, bathed in the soft glow of the moon. The composition features a panoramic view of the city skyline, including the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus, under a tranquil, starlit sky. Aivazovsky's masterful use of light and color creates a sense of serenity and wonder, capturing the beauty of the Ottoman capital at night.