Artwork
The Gate called Bab-el-Khataneen, at Jerusalem
The Gate called Bab-el-Khataneen, at Jerusalem is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Haag. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1864 watercolour painting captures a scene at the Bab-el-Khataneen Gate in Jerusalem, showcasing the gate's architecture and the daily activities of people around it.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork focuses on the intersection of ancient architecture and everyday life, highlighting the contrast between the weathered stone gate and the vibrant attire of the gathered crowd.
Technique & Style
The artist employs watercolour to achieve a sense of luminosity, particularly in the glowing bricks of the arch and the 'sunburst' effect of the round window, set against the deep shadows on the ground.
History & Provenance
Signed and dated to 1864, the painting's provenance is currently traced to its location at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Haag painted scenes from Europe and the Middle East in watercolour. See a boy from Upper Egypt in *Hassan: A Fellah Boy of Upper Egypt*, peek through the gate *Bab-el-Khataneen* in Jerusalem, or enter a prison with *The…
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