Street with mosque 31 - 1830

Friedrich Maximilian Hessemer’s “Street with Mosque” is a pencil drawing depicting a street scene in a Middle Eastern city. The drawing, completed in 1830, showcases Hessemer’s skill in capturing architectural details, particularly those of the prominent mosque featuring a tall minaret and a domed roof. The composition uses perspective to guide the viewer's eye toward the mosque in the background, creating a sense of depth and highlighting the mosque's importance within the cityscape. The use of simple lines and shading creates a realistic and evocative image, offering a glimpse into the urban life of a city in the Middle East in the early 19th century.