Artwork
Tomb of Amir Sulayman
Tomb of Amir Sulayman is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Tomb of Amir Sulayman is a watercolour drawing created in 1840 by an anonymous artist. It is a representation of a specific architectural monument.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a small, domed building with a beige exterior, blue and gold decorative band, and simple doorway. The artist's focus on architectural detail suggests an interest in the structure itself, rather than its surroundings.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a straightforward, observational style, capturing the play of light on the dome and highlighting its decorative patterns. The plain background and emphasis on the building's form contribute to a sense of clarity and simplicity.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Rodney Searight Collection and is related to other drawings produced in Egypt during the 1830s. References to similar works can be found in scholarly sources, including Tillett (1974).
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
