Rocks above 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
Rocks above Gebel et Tayr is a 1874 by Edward William Cooke, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows rocky cliffs rising steeply from the ground. The lines are loose and quick, almost like scribbles, with a few darker patches for shadows. At the bottom right, a person stands holding a long stick, looking out at the scene. The artist used tiny, crisscrossed lines to build up shadows and texture—this is called *cross-hatching*. It’s a way to add depth without heavy shading. Check out how *cross-hatching* works in other drawings next.
A pencil drawing by Edward Cooke from 1874 portrays a view of Gebel et Tayr in Egypt, with the title inscribed on the work. The artist completed sketches on-site during a visit between January and April 1874, influenced by F. Goodall, while additional drawings were made afterward.
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Edward William Cooke (1811–1880) was an artist, born in London.
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