Artwork
Ousreff Pasha returning to Joannina
Ousreff Pasha returning to Joannina is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Alexander William Kinglake. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Ousreff Pasha returning to Joannina is a watercolour depicting a 19th-century scene of travel through a rugged mountain landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Koca Mehmed Hüsrev Pasha, an Ottoman statesman, returning to Ioannina, accompanied by a group of people, including possibly the artist Alexander William Kinglake and his companions.
Technique & Style
The watercolour features soft blues and browns, capturing the rocky cliffs and distant peaks, with a loose, sketchy style characteristic of the Romantic era's emphasis on nature and travel.
History & Provenance
The work is attributed to Alexander William Kinglake, who documented his travels in his book Eothen, reflecting a historical moment aligned with his journeys.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexander William Kinglake was an English orientalist travel writer and historian.
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