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From Luxor

H. E. Howard

1896

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

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From Luxor is a 1896 watercolor by H. E. Howard, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: H. E. Howard
When & what style?: 1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet beach at sunset. The sky glows yellow and orange over the water, while the shore is mostly empty except for a few wooden posts sticking out of the sand. In the distance, dark hills fade into the fading light. The brushstrokes are loose and watery, giving the scene a soft, dreamy feel. The artist focused on light and simple shapes rather than sharp details. Next, look up Impressionism to see how this style changed how artists painted light.