Who painted Lateral Elevation of the Typhonium at Dendera?

Lateral Elevation of the Typhonium at Dendera was painted by David RA Roberts in 1848.

Where can I see Lateral Elevation of the Typhonium at Dendera?

Lateral Elevation of the Typhonium at Dendera is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Lateral Elevation of the Typhonium at Dendera?

Lateral Elevation of the Typhonium at Dendera is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Lateral Elevation of the Typhonium at Dendera

David RA Roberts , 1848

Lateral Elevation of the Typhonium at Dendera is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist David RA Roberts. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Lateral Elevation of the Typhonium at Dendera is a watercolour depicting an ancient Egyptian site. Created by David Roberts in 1848, it showcases his documentation of archaeological ruins.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the Roman Mammisi in front of a Christian Basilica, with the Temple of Hathor in the background. A lone figure is dwarfed by the ancient structures, emphasizing the site's age and decay.

Technique & Style

Roberts' watercolour features a subdued colour palette, with a pale sky and muted tones. The focus is on the textures and forms of the ruined buildings, capturing the effects of time and neglect.

History & Provenance

Roberts visited Dendera in 1838, making sketches and measurements. The watercolour was later acquired by the museum in 1972 from Prue Heathcote-Williams via Roland Beckett's Alpine Gallery.