Architectural drawing of an entrance pylon to an Egyptian temple

Architectural drawing of an entrance pylon to an Egyptian temple

Owen Jones

1853

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a temple entrance packed with bright colors. At the top, a winged sun sits above two rows of people. One side has men in blue and red clothes, the other shows a battle with a lion. The walls are decorated with symbols and stripes. The artist copied an Egyptian temple but added his own style. The colors pop, and the scenes look flat but busy. Want to see more? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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