Artwork
Temple of Luqsor B.C.1490 Lateral Column Temple of Karnak B.C.1490
Temple of Luqsor B.C.1490 Lateral Column Temple of Karnak B.C.1490 is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Owen Jones. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour drawing by Owen Jones depicts two ancient Egyptian temple columns, dated to around 1490 BCE. Created in 1853, it showcases Jones' interpretation of these historical structures.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features two distinct columns: one plain with blue and yellow stripes, and another adorned with vibrant colors and figurative scenes, including hieroglyph-like markings and a scene with three figures.
Technique & Style
The watercolour technique allows for a vivid representation of the columns' ornate details, with bold colors such as red, blue, and gold used to convey the richness of the ancient Egyptian architecture.
History & Provenance
The work may have been related to the Egyptian Court at the Crystal Palace in Sydenham, suggesting a connection to 19th-century cultural and architectural interests in ancient Egypt.
Artist & collection
Artist
English architect and designer Owen Jones spent the 1830s in Egypt and later sketched its temples in crisp watercolours.
