Mosque in Istanbul 1850

"Mosque in Istanbul" is a 1850 oil painting by the Russian artist Alexey Bogolyubov (1824-1896). The painting depicts a bustling scene along the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. A prominent mosque with two tall minarets dominates the foreground while the Golden Horn itself is filled with boats. This is a striking example of 19th-century Orientalist art, which often depicted scenes from the Middle East and North Africa. The painting is a testament to the beauty and richness of Turkish culture as seen through the eyes of a Russian artist. The warm colors, rich detail, and impressive scale contribute to the work's enduring popularity.