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Cataracts of Nubia - Looking North

Cataracts of Nubia - Looking North, by Owen Jones, 1832
Cataracts of Nubia - Looking North, by Owen Jones, 1832

Cataracts of Nubia - Looking North is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Owen Jones. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Cataracts of Nubia - Looking North is a drawing by Owen Jones, created after his 1843 journey along the Nile. It is one of a series of eleven works documenting his travels.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a rocky landscape with a distant body of water and a hazy sky. Figures are gathered near a structure in the foreground, possibly a temple or monument. The scene conveys a sense of grandeur and majesty.

Technique & Style

Jones employed various techniques, including hatching and stippling, to achieve depth and texture in the drawing. These methods contribute to the overall effect of the landscape.

History & Provenance

The drawing is part of a series related to Jones' travels. A corresponding lithograph is referenced as plate 30 in the associated series. Similar works by Jones are held in major collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Owen Jones

English architect and designer Owen Jones spent the 1830s in Egypt and later sketched its temples in crisp watercolours.