Seraglio Point, Constantinople

muirheadbone

drawing

pen and ink

landscape illustration sketch

drawing

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

etching

linework heavy

pen-ink sketch

pen work

"Seraglio Point, Constantinople" is a pen and ink drawing by the British artist Muirhead Bone (1876-1953). This drawing depicts a serene view of the Seraglio Point area of Constantinople, also known as Istanbul, Turkey. The city's skyline, with its numerous mosques and minarets, is visible in the distance, while the foreground shows a bustling harbor filled with boats and ships. This composition highlights Bone's keen eye for detail, capturing the architectural grandeur of the city and the lively maritime activity of the harbor.