Who painted `Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt'?

`Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt' was painted by George de Sausmarez in 1855.

Where can I see `Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt'?

`Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt' is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is `Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt'?

`Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt' is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

`Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt'

George de Sausmarez , 1855

`Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt' 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 watercolour, titled *Kusr-é-Syad.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour, titled *Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt*, is one of 45 Nile journey views from Egypt and Nubia, executed in or after 1855, and bound within an album.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a serene Upper Egyptian riverscape with palm trees, two sailboats, and a weathered ancient stone wall in the background, evoking a sense of antiquity and everyday life.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes, the work captures the interplay of light and texture, particularly on the water and the crumbling wall, with a muted yet vibrant colour palette.

History & Provenance

Part of an album housed in a distinctive half-bound crimson morocco music binder stamped 'EGYPT', its creation traces back to a mid-19th-century Nile expedition.