Offerings of a Chariot and Horse, Tomb of Userhat

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Offerings of a Chariot and Horse, Tomb of Userhat is an unspecified by Charles Wilkinson, depicting Chariot, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Charles Wilkinson
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

The image shows a painting of three men and a horse. The men are dressed in simple clothing, and the horse is depicted in a dynamic pose, as if it's about to move. The painting's colors are muted, with shades of brown and beige dominating the scene. One interesting detail is the way the artist has captured the texture of the horse's fur, giving it a sense of depth and dimensionality. The painting's style is reminiscent of ancient Egyptian art, with its flat, two-dimensional figures and lack of shading. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the work of Charles Wilkinson.

About the artist

Artist

Charles Wilkinson

Egyptian artists carved lively scenes on tomb walls to keep the dead company. Wilkinson’s bundle offers five such reliefs, from a falcon guarding a pharaoh to wine presses and chariots left behind for the next world.…

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