Artwork
A Scene on the Nile: with dahabiyyahs and bales of cotton being loaded into feluccas
A Scene on the Nile: with dahabiyyahs and bales of cotton being loaded into feluccas is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Scene on the Nile is a watercolour depicting a bustling riverside scene, featuring various boats and cargo activity along the Nile's shore.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork showcases the loading of bales of cotton into feluccas alongside dahabiyyahs, capturing a moment of commercial activity amidst a serene natural backdrop of palm trees and sandy banks.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, loose brushstrokes, the piece conveys a sense of liveliness, prioritizing the dynamism of the scene over detailed rendering.
History & Provenance
Originally attributed to F. Norie, the work's authorship is now unknown, as corrected in the Searight Archive. The reverse features unrelated sketches of figures in classical attire, executed in a different hand.
Context
Similar works can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum, suggesting the piece is part of a broader tradition of Nile river scene watercolours from its time.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
