1842
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Entrance to an Egyptian tomb is a 1842 watercolor by Richard Dadd, a Orientalism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a crumbling stone doorway set into a rough wall. The arch above it looks weathered, with cracks running through the plaster. Below, the ground is uneven, with rocks and puddles scattered around. Two small figures stand near the doorway—one in dark clothing, the other in a light dress. The scene feels empty and mysterious, like a forgotten place. The artist used soft, muted colors to make the setting feel old and quiet. Look up Richard Dadd to see more of his eerie, detailed watercolors.
A watercolour painting by Richard Dadd depicts the entrance to an Egyptian tomb.
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Richard Dadd (1 August 1817 – 7 January 1886) was an English painter of the Victorian era, noted for his depictions of fairies and other supernatural subjects, Orientalist scenes, and enigmatic genre scenes, rendered with obsessively minuscule detail.
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