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The Viceroy's Boat, Tomb of Huy

Charles Wilkinson

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Viceroy's Boat, Tomb of Huy is an unspecified by Charles Wilkinson, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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

About this work

This painting shows two ancient boats, one above the other. Each boat is filled with people. The people are all small compared to the boats. The boats have many ropes and wooden planks. The bottom of the painting is a blue stripe. The boats are decorated with intricate designs and patterns. There are also some animals visible on the boats. The people on the boats seem to be engaged in various activities. The painting is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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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