Who painted `Temple of Dakkeh. Nubia'?

`Temple of Dakkeh. Nubia' was painted by George de Sausmarez in 1855.

Where can I see `Temple of Dakkeh. Nubia'?

`Temple of Dakkeh. Nubia' is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is `Temple of Dakkeh. Nubia'?

`Temple of Dakkeh. Nubia' is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

`Temple of Dakkeh. Nubia'

George de Sausmarez , 1855

`Temple of Dakkeh. Nubia' 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 'Temple of Dakkeh.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour, titled 'Temple of Dakkeh. Nubia', is one of 45 works created by George de Sausmarez following a 1855 Nile journey. It is housed in an album of Egyptian and Nubian views, bound in a crimson morocco music binder.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene desert landscape featuring the Temple of Dakkeh in the background, characterized by simple architecture, palm trees, and a shallow pool of water in the foreground, evoking a sense of natural tranquility.

Technique & Style

Executed in soft, muted colours (light browns, pale blues, greens), the work exhibits loose, sketchy brushstrokes, conveying a spontaneous and naturalistic approach to capturing the scene. The artist's signature is present in the corner.

History & Provenance

Part of an album containing 45 watercolours from de Sausmarez's 1855 Nile expedition, with 35 mounted within the 'EGYPT'-stamped half-bound crimson morocco binder. Several watercolours, including this one, remain unmounted.

Context

Created during a period of heightened European interest in Egyptian and Nubian antiquities, this work reflects 19th-century artistic responses to these regions' landscapes and monuments.

Legacy

Similar works by the artist can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum, indicating the piece's connection to a broader collection of contemporary watercolour landscapes of the region.