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City of Hebron - Now Khalil Rachman - Pool of Hebron. Tombs of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Abner, and Ishbosheth

City of Hebron - Now Khalil Rachman - Pool of Hebron. Tombs of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Abner, and Ishbosheth is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1844 watercolour, 'City of Hebron – Now Khalil Rachman – Pool of Hebron.

About this work

Overview

This 1844 watercolour, 'City of Hebron – Now Khalil Rachman – Pool of Hebron. Tombs of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Abner, and Ishbosheth', depicts a hillside town with a river and mosque. The artist is unknown.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows the Pool of Hebron and tombs associated with biblical figures, including Abraham and Sarah. The artist has annotated the work with the name 'Hebron', now known as Khalil Rachman.

Technique & Style

The watercolour features white buildings clustered together, a winding river, and a few trees. A large mosque is visible in the distance against a hilly backdrop.

History & Provenance

The watercolour was acquired in two lots: four drawings were purchased from Alister Mathews for £36, and two were bought at Bonhams in March 1978 for £22, as recorded by Rodney Searight.