Who painted Convent of Siltina (on the Nile)?

Convent of Siltina (on the Nile) was painted by Owen Jones in 1832.

Where can I see Convent of Siltina (on the Nile)?

Convent of Siltina (on the Nile) is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Convent of Siltina (on the Nile)?

Convent of Siltina (on the Nile) is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Convent of Siltina (on the Nile)

Owen Jones , 1832

Convent of Siltina (on the Nile) 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

The drawing *Convent of Siltina (on the Nile)* by Owen Jones, created in 1832, depicts a structure along the Nile River.

The drawing *Convent of Siltina (on the Nile)* by Owen Jones, created in 1832, depicts a structure along the Nile River. Part of a series of eleven drawings titled *Views On The Nile From Cairo To The Second Cataract*, it may represent the Deir al-Bakarah (Deir al-Adhra) near Suhag. The work is held in the Searight Collection and shares thematic connections with other Egyptian subjects in the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum. The exact location of the convent remains uncertain.