Constantinople By Moonlight
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Megerdich Jivanian's Constantinople By Moonlight into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Constantinople By Moonlight by Megerdich Jivanian (1868–1930) is a captivating Orientalist nocturne that transports viewers to the mystical shores of the Golden Horn under silvery moonlight. The Armenian artist, trained at Paris’ Académie Julian, masterfully blends Romantic luminosity with Pre-Raphaelite detail—minarets and domes glow like pearls against indigo skies while moonlight pirouettes on the Bosphorus waters. This 19th-century masterpiece represents the European fascination with Ottoman exoticism, its vantage point mirroring the popular Üsküdar shoreline perspective favored by traveling artists. Jivanian’s technique reveals academic precision in architectural rendering juxtaposed with Impressionistic water treatments, positioning the work as a pivotal bridge between Salon traditions and modern plein-air sensibilities in Eastern Mediterranean depictions.
For interior spaces, this moonlit cityscape demands thoughtful placement—its 24×36 inch dimensions suit above sofas or mantels where the panoramic composition can fully beguile. In home offices, pair it with Moorish arched bookcases or Kilim textiles to enhance its Orientalist charm; for contemporary spaces, let it anchor a tonal palette of stormy blues and mother-of-pearl grays. The painting’s lunar radiance beautifully offsets brass lighting fixtures or mercury glass accents. Consider flanking it with Ottoman-inspired sconces in hallways to create a dramatic passage, or hang it opposite floor-to-ceiling windows where actual moonlight can perform a nightly dialogue with Jivanian’s pigments. Its romantic mystique makes it particularly impactful in spaces meant for contemplation—libraries, piano lounges, or bedrooms styled with velvet upholstery that echoes the painting’s luxe textures.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
