Artwork

Ezion Geber

Ezion Geber, by Unknown, watercolor, 1845
Ezion Geber, by Unknown, watercolor, 1845

Ezion Geber is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Ezion Geber is a watercolour painting depicting a serene coastal scene, part of a series of twelve oval vignettes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a tranquil beach with figures, horses, and sheep near the water's edge, set against a backdrop of rocky islands and mountains under a soft sky.

Technique & Style

Rendered in muted tones of pale blue, gray, and earthy hues, the work features light, expressive brushstrokes that capture the gentle movement of the waves and the contours of the landscape.

History & Provenance

Originally attributed to Sir John Gardner Wilkinson, the artwork is part of a collection titled Eastern Sketches, housed in a maroon Morocco case with gilt detailing.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known