The Hall of Columns at Karnak, Thebes
1839
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1839
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows broken stone columns lying on the ground. The columns have carvings and faded paint, some still standing crookedly. The colors are mostly browns and grays, with hints of blue and red on the carvings. The scene looks old and worn, like ruins. The title says this is from Karnak, a place in Egypt. The artist painted it in 1839, showing how these ancient columns looked back then. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.
