On the Nile
1871
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1871
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Dominant colour
On the Nile is a 1871 oil by Eugène Fromentin, a Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
The painting shows a caravan resting on the shores of the Nile River. A large houseboat is on the horizon. The scene looks very calm and peaceful. You might notice the building in the background, which could be a temple. Eugène Fromentin traveled to Egypt and sketched the scene before painting it. He was there for the opening of the Suez Canal. Check out the work of artist Eugène Fromentin.
