Artwork
On the Nile, below Korusko
On the Nile, below Korusko is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Edward J. Andrews. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
On the Nile, below Korusko is a watercolour painting created by Edward J. Andrews in 1836. It depicts a serene landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a calm stretch of the Nile River, with palm trees lining the left side and distant hills fading into the sky. The tranquil scene evokes a sense of stillness.
Technique & Style
Andrews employed smooth washes of muted colours, including light blues, pale yellows, and touches of green, to achieve a peaceful atmosphere. The distant hills are rendered in a soft, hazy manner.
History & Provenance
The watercolour was purchased by Simon Carter Gallery in Woodbridge in June 1972 for £10.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward J. Andrews carried a watercolor set like a passport—every trip to Egypt ended with a puddle of Nile silt on his sleeve. His 1836 view of Korusko squeezes the whole river into a single sheet: fish leap off the…
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