Artwork
`Mount Tabor'
`Mount Tabor' is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Charles Hamilton Smith. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Mount Tabor is a watercolour painting by Charles Hamilton Smith, part of a collection titled Views. Syria, Arabia, Persia, comprising 105 drawings across 100 sheets.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a central rocky hill, a winding path, and figures on horseback and on foot. The title Mount Tabor is inscribed at the bottom, though the scene appears to be a generic countryside rather than a specific representation of the biblical Mount Tabor.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by light, watery colors that evoke a peaceful atmosphere. The artist's use of soft clouds and sparse vegetation adds to the dreamy quality of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of Smith's extensive private library and is likely derived from a printed source rather than direct observation. Comparable works by Smith are held in the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Wellcome Institute.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Hamilton Smith painted the landscapes and ruins he saw while traveling, using fine brushes and watercolors.
