Monastery of Copts at Gebel et Tayr
1874
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Edward William Cooke
Edward William Cooke (1811–1880) was an artist, born in London.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Monastery of Copts at Gebel et Tayr is a 1874 by Edward William Cooke, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a rocky hillside with a cluster of old stone buildings. The structures are simple, with flat roofs and small windows. Below, a few people and animals move along a winding path. The lines are loose and quick, giving it a rough, unfinished look. The artist focused on light and shadow to show depth, using dark patches to mark shadows and lighter strokes for highlights. The label at the bottom reads "Monastery of Copts, Gebel et Tayr." Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s work.
A pencil drawing by Edward Cooke from 1874 depicts the Monastery of Copts at Gebel et Tayr in Egypt, with the title inscribed on the work. The drawing was created during Cooke's visit to Egypt between January and April 1874, following a suggestion from F. Goodall. Some sketches were made on-site, while others were completed afterward, as noted in the artist's journal and referenced in related sketches.
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Edward William Cooke (1811–1880) was an artist, born in London.
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