Artwork
Pillar of Salt at Usdum
Pillar of Salt at Usdum is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist R. Aulick. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Pillar of Salt at Usdum is a watercolour painting created by R. Aulick in 1848. It depicts a scene with a group of people in a boat on a body of water, set against a rocky cliff.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a boat with figures in old-fashioned clothing on a body of water, with a large rocky cliff behind. The scene is likely related to the narrative of an expedition, as it was used to illustrate William Francis Lynch's book on an expedition to the River Jordan and the Dead Sea.
Technique & Style
The watercolour technique used gives the painting a soft quality. The artist employed a range of colours to capture the textures and tones of the scene, characteristic of a style associated with the Romanticism movement.
History & Provenance
The painting was created for William Francis Lynch's 1849 book and was later acquired by Rodney Searight from R. Appleby at the Siddons Gallery in 1963 for £1.
Artist & collection
Artist
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