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Moab Hills, Dead Sea & Judean Desert

Moab Hills, Dead Sea & Judean Desert, by John Fulleylove, 1901
Moab Hills, Dead Sea & Judean Desert, by John Fulleylove, 1901

Moab Hills, Dead Sea & Judean Desert is a drawing by John Fulleylove. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Moab Hills, Dead Sea & Judean Desert is a drawing created by John Fulleylove in 1901. It is a landscape study that captures a desert scene.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a vast desert landscape with the Moab Hills, the Dead Sea, and the Judean Desert. The scene is characterized by dark shadows on the hills and a light yellow sky, with plants and trees in the foreground.

Technique & Style

The drawing is rendered in detail, with numerous lines and textures that convey depth and realism. Various techniques are employed to evoke a sense of atmosphere and mood, suggesting a nuanced representation of the landscape.

History & Provenance

The drawing served as a preparatory study for a watercolor exhibited at The Fine Art Society in 1902. It was later acquired by Rodney Searight from Schidlof around 1967. The final watercolor is now held in Jordan.

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Artist & collection

Artist

John Fulleylove

John Fulleylove was an English landscape artist and illustrator.

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Who painted Moab Hills, Dead Sea & Judean Desert?

Moab Hills, Dead Sea & Judean Desert was painted by John Fulleylove in 1901.

Where can I see Moab Hills, Dead Sea & Judean Desert?

Moab Hills, Dead Sea & Judean Desert is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Museum-quality prints of Moab Hills, Dead Sea & Judean Desert are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.