In the summer of 1835 K. Bryullov goes with the historical and artistic expedition of VP Orlov-Davydov to Greece and Turkey for the subsequent illustration of “Travel Notes”, and then – to Turkey, to Smyrna, Constantinople.
On the right below the signature: K. Bryullov 1835 Constantinople. On the back of the edging is the inscription: Captain I of rank Kostetsky, commander of the ship on which Bryullov sailed to Constantinople.
Related Paintings
Portrait Portrait of V. A. Kornilov by Karl Bryullov 
Portrait du capitaine B. Kostetsky – Karl Bryullov 
Portrait of Vladimir Kornilov aboard the brig “Themistocles” by Karl Bryullov 
Portrait of GG Gagarin by Karl Bryullov 
Portrait de G. G. Gagarin – Karl Bryullov 
Portrait of OI Orlova-Davydova with her daughter by Karl Bryullov 
Retrato del capitán B. Kostecki – Karl Bryullov 
Portrait Portrait de A. A. Kornilov – Karl Bryullov