The Xanthus River
Charles Joseph Frederick Ewart
1842
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Charles Joseph Frederick Ewart
1842
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Xanthus River is a 1842 watercolor by Charles Joseph Frederick Ewart, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a quiet river scene with two big trees framing the view. One tree is on the left bank, its roots tangled in the water, while the other stands on the right, its branches spreading wide. In the distance, a faint outline of hills and a few small buildings appears, half-hidden by mist. The artist focused on the play of light and shadow, making the trees look almost three-dimensional. The water is calm, with just a hint of ripples near the shore. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A watercolour drawing by Vice Admiral Charles Joseph Frederick Ewart depicts British sailors on the right preparing to load sculptures from Xanthus onto a boat. The scene reflects the historical context of transporting artifacts from the Xanthus River site. The work was purchased from Appleby in May 1971 for £20.
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Charles Joseph Frederick Ewart painted quiet watercolours of ancient ruins and landscapes.
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