Artwork
`Stabl-Antar. Ancient Egyptian Cave near Siout. Upper Egypt'
`Stabl-Antar. Ancient Egyptian Cave near Siout. 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 painting, titled 'Stabl-Antar.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting, titled 'Stabl-Antar. Ancient Egyptian Cave near Siout. Upper Egypt', is one of 45 works documenting a Nile journey in 1855 by George de Sausmarez. It is part of an album housed in a half-bound crimson morocco music binder.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dimly lit cave entrance in Upper Egypt, with a small figure in the doorway, set against a rugged landscape and vast desert expanse. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The watercolour technique employed by the artist effectively captures the play of light and shadow, drawing the viewer's eye into the cave and conveying a sense of scale and human presence.
History & Provenance
The work was created during a Nile journey in 1855 and is part of an album that includes other watercolours documenting views in Egypt and Nubia.
Artist & collection
Artist
George de Sausmarez painted watercolors of Egypt’s Nile in the 1850s, recording river scenes and landmarks with quick, transparent washes.
View of the Nile
`View down the Nile. Pasha's Factory S.of Daroot-el Shereef. Upper Egypt'
Album
`Cataracts of Assouan. Midway. - Our Candjia Moored for the Night - On the Nile'
`Approach to Philae'
Biban-el-Molook, or Tombs of the Kings. Belzoni's Tomb. Thebes
`Gournou & Hill of the Kings' Tombs - Thebes'
`Saki and Pigeon Towers - Farshoot - On the Nile'
