Artwork

`Ibreem - The Ancient Castle of Premnis (parva) Nubia. Frontier Cantonment of the Romans "On the Nile"

`Ibreem - The Ancient Castle of Premnis (parva) Nubia. Frontier Cantonment of the Romans "On the Nile" is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist George de Sausmarez. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1855 watercolour, 'Ibreem - The Ancient Castle of Premnis (parva) Nubia.

About this work

In the foreground, three people in loose robes stand near a crumbling stone wall and a small bridge.

This painting shows a dry, rocky landscape by a river. In the foreground, three people in loose robes stand near a crumbling stone wall and a small bridge. The river winds through the scene, with a boat floating in the distance. The colors are mostly earthy browns and muted blues, giving it a quiet, dusty feel.

The artist focused on ruins and daily life near the Nile, blending history with everyday moments. This was painted in 1855 by a general who traveled and sketched landscapes.

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Overview

This 1855 watercolour, 'Ibreem - The Ancient Castle of Premnis (parva) Nubia. Frontier Cantonment of the Romans "On the Nile"', is one of 45 works by George de Sausmarez, created during or after his journey along the Nile.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the ancient castle of Premnis in Nubia, a Roman frontier outpost on the Nile, blending historical ruins with everyday life.

Technique & Style

The watercolour features earthy browns and muted blues, capturing a dry, rocky landscape with a winding river, and figures in loose robes near crumbling structures.

History & Provenance

The work is part of an album of Egyptian and Nubian views, mounted on a support and housed in a half-bound crimson morocco binder stamped 'EGYPT'.