Artwork

Nile view, early morning

Nile view, early morning, by Elijah Walton, watercolor, 1870
Nile view, early morning, by Elijah Walton, watercolor, 1870

Nile view, early morning is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Elijah Walton. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Elijah Walton's 'Nile view, early morning' is a watercolour painting created in 1870. It depicts a serene landscape with a river, reeds, and a misty sky.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a tranquil scene with a river, possibly the Nile, surrounded by tall reeds and a few birds in flight. The soft, pale colors evoke a dreamy atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The watercolour is characterized by loose, fluid brushstrokes that allow the colors to blend naturally. The artist's rapid, sketch-like technique contributes to the work's soft, ethereal quality.

History & Provenance

The painting was acquired in June 1962 from Abbott & Holder in Barnes for £2. It may have been exhibited at The Pall Mall Gallery in 1868 or at Walton's Gallery around 1870.

Artist & collection

Artist

Elijah Walton

Elijah Walton (November 1832 – 25 August 1880) was a British landscape painter, and best known for his landscapes of mountains in the Alps.