Who painted `Pyramids of Sakhara, & Dashoor. Upper Egypt'?

`Pyramids of Sakhara, & Dashoor. Upper Egypt' was painted by George de Sausmarez in 1855.

Where can I see `Pyramids of Sakhara, & Dashoor. Upper Egypt'?

`Pyramids of Sakhara, & Dashoor. Upper Egypt' is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is `Pyramids of Sakhara, & Dashoor. Upper Egypt'?

`Pyramids of Sakhara, & Dashoor. Upper Egypt' is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

`Pyramids of Sakhara, & Dashoor. Upper Egypt'

George de Sausmarez , 1855

`Pyramids of Sakhara, & Dashoor. 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.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour, one of forty‑five created on thirty‑five mounted sheets, records a view of the Pyramids of Sakhara and the nearby site of Dashoor in Upper Egypt. Executed during or shortly after an 1855 Nile expedition, it forms part of a larger album bound in a half‑bound crimson morocco music case stamped “EGYPT.”

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents a modest river scene: a small boat, two figures rowing, and three pyramidal structures rising in the distance beneath an unvaried sky. The calm water and loaded vessel suggest a working journey, while the pyramids anchor the image in the historic landscape of Egypt’s southern region.

Technique & Style

Rendered in a swift, sketch‑like manner, the watercolour employs minimal washes and loose lines, characteristic of a travel note rather than a finished studio piece. The artist’s hand‑written label “Sakhara & Dashoor” identifies the landmarks, reinforcing the work’s documentary intent.

History & Provenance

The sheet belongs to an album that includes several unmounted pages, all housed together in the crimson morocco binder. The album’s origin traces to the mid‑19th‑century journey along the Nile, and it remains in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.