Who painted Jar and Stand, Tomb of Nakht?

Jar and Stand, Tomb of Nakht was painted by Charles Wilkinson.

Where can I see Jar and Stand, Tomb of Nakht?

Jar and Stand, Tomb of Nakht is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Artwork

Jar and Stand, Tomb of Nakht

Jar and Stand, Tomb of Nakht is an unspecified painting by Charles Wilkinson. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The work is a modest watercolor sketch portraying a jar perched on a slender stand.

About this work

Overview

The work is a modest watercolor sketch portraying a jar perched on a slender stand. Rendered in pencil outlines and softened with muted watercolor washes, the composition rests against a light gray background, emphasizing the simple elegance of the objects without elaborate detail.

Subject & Meaning

The focus of the piece is the jar, adorned with stylized faces and linear motifs, and its accompanying tall, thin stand. The decorative elements on the jar suggest a ceremonial or funerary function, aligning with its identification as part of the Tomb of Nakht.

Technique & Style

Executed with pencil for the initial drawing and watercolor for coloration, the artist employs a restrained palette of soft, muted tones. The delicate washes and minimal shading create a calm visual atmosphere, highlighting form over texture.

History & Provenance

Identified as a representation linked to the Tomb of Nakht, the sketch reflects an interest in ancient Egyptian funerary objects. No further details on its creation date or ownership are provided.

Artist & collection

Artist

Charles Wilkinson

Egyptian artists carved lively scenes on tomb walls to keep the dead company. Wilkinson’s bundle offers five such reliefs, from a falcon guarding a pharaoh to wine presses and chariots left behind for the next world.…