Artwork
The ViceRoy's Palace on Lake Ismailia
The ViceRoy's Palace on Lake Ismailia is a watercolor work on paper by the Orientalist artist Edward Hovell Thurlow. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The ViceRoy's Palace on Lake Ismailia is a watercolour created in 1850 by Edward Hovell Thurlow, depicting a serene lakeside scene with a prominent palace building.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is the ViceRoy's Palace, set amidst a peaceful landscape with a calm lake, small boats, flags, tents, and palm trees, evoking tranquility and simplicity.
Technique & Style
Thurlow employed loose, expressive brushstrokes, characteristic of quick sketches, to maintain a dreamy quality with minimal detail.
History & Provenance
Documented in Rodney Searight’s records, the work was acquired from Abbott & Holder in September 1984 for £30.
Artist & collection
Artist
This guy painted what he saw—no drama, just the facts. He set up his easel by Lake Ismailia in Egypt and recorded the Viceroy’s palace like a tourist with a watercolor set, except way sharper. The light on the water and…
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