The Tombs of the Sultans near Cairo

The Tombs of the Sultans near Cairo

Elijah Walton

1865

oil

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a desert landscape with a few tombs in the distance. The sky is yellow and orange, with some blue clouds. The ground is dry and cracked. The painting has a lot of detail in the sky and the tombs. The colors are muted, with a lot of browns and tans. The overall mood is peaceful and calm. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of other artists who specialize in landscapes, such as Elijah Walton.

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