Artwork
Gerash
Gerash is a drawing by the Romanticist artist William J. Tipping. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Gerash is a pencil drawing created by William J. Tipping in 1842, depicting archaeological ruins in Jerash, characterized by tall columns and crumbling walls.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing captures the remnants of an ancient temple or city, with a lone hat in the foreground, possibly indicating the artist's presence at the site.
Technique & Style
Executed primarily in pencil, the sketch features varied shading, with some areas left light and others heavily shaded, conveying a sense of spontaneity and on-site creation.
History & Provenance
Previously misattributed to William Turner, the drawing is part of a collection once owned by Rodney Searight, with provenance tracing back to a Sotheby's sale; signed by the artist in the bottom right.
Artist & collection
Artist
This British artist drew the ruins of an ancient Roman city in 1842. Look at the crumbling columns and stone arches in Grand Temple Gerasa, the tiered Theatre, and the small sketches of the Bridge & Bath. These exacting…
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