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The Sea of Galilee from the heights of Safad

William Edward Dighton

1852

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

British Romanticism Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

The Sea of Galilee from the heights of Safad is a 1852 watercolor by William Edward Dighton, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: William Edward Dighton
When & what style?: 1852 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a dry, rolling landscape with a distant body of water. The hills are drawn in soft browns and grays, with a few scattered trees and rocky outcrops. The sky is faint, blending into the horizon. The artist used light, loose strokes to capture the rough terrain and quiet light. This style was common in travel sketches from the 1800s. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour drawing by William Edward Dighton from 1852 depicts the Sea of Galilee as seen from the heights of Safad, with the Golan Heights visible in the background. The work is part of a series of Palestinian views dated May 1852. It was previously sold at Christie’s in 1971 for £52.50.

Read the full account in the museum source.