Artwork
Kom Ombos
Kom Ombos is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Kom Ombo is a watercolour painting created in 1871, depicting the ancient Egyptian site.
About this work
Overview
Kom Ombo is a watercolour painting created in 1871, depicting the ancient Egyptian site. It is part of an album containing landscapes from various countries, including France, Switzerland, and Egypt.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the ruins of stone structures beside a river, with a small boat on the calm water. The scene conveys a sense of stillness and abandonment, capturing the worn state of the ancient buildings.
Technique & Style
The artist employed soft colours and delicate brushstrokes to convey the crumbling condition of the structures, creating a serene atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The album, bearing an unidentified monogram possibly linked to Elizabeth Monro Ferguson, is recorded in the Searight Archive. The work was acquired from W. Drummond around 1983.
Artist & collection
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