1845
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Pyramids of Gizeh from Old Cairo is a 1845 watercolor by David Roberts, a Orientalism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolour painting depicts the Pyramids of Gizeh as seen from Old Cairo. The pyramids are set against a cloudy sky, with a body of water in the foreground that reflects the pyramids' images. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered, some sitting and others standing. The painting features a range of colours, from the warm tones of the pyramids to the cool blues and greys of the sky and water. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the pyramids. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, explore the works of other Romantic artists, such as J.M.W. Turner.
A watercolour by David Roberts depicts the Pyramids of Gizeh as seen from Old Cairo, signed and dated 1845.
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David Roberts (24 October 1796 – 25 November 1864) was a Scottish painter. He is especially known for The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia, a prolific series of detailed lithograph prints of Egypt and…
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