Artwork
Two Arabs in a Quffa
Two Arabs in a Quffa is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Arthur Trevor Haddon. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Two Arabs in a Quffa is a watercolour painting by Arthur Trevor Haddon, depicting two men navigating a traditional circular boat.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows two young men paddling a quffa, a type of boat used on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Their attire, including striped robes and headdresses, represents a bygone era in southern Arabia.
Technique & Style
The painting combines realistic detail with softer brushwork, characteristic of Haddon's watercolour style.
History & Provenance
Although Haddon's travels took him to various parts of the world, there is no record of him visiting Mesopotamia. The painting is likely based on secondary sources, such as photographs or written descriptions.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Arthur Trevor Haddon specialized in detailed watercolors of scenes from the late 19th-early 20th centuries.
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