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J.W.P.'s Kanja moored beside the East bank of the Nile at Luxor

Achille-Constant-Théodore-Emile Prisse d'Avennes , 1840

J.W.P.'s Kanja moored beside the East bank of the Nile at Luxor, by Achille-Constant-Théodore-Emile Prisse d'Avennes, watercolor, 1840
J.W.P.'s Kanja moored beside the East bank of the Nile at Luxor, by Achille-Constant-Théodore-Emile Prisse d'Avennes, watercolor, 1840

J.W.P.'s Kanja moored beside the East bank of the Nile at Luxor is a watercolor work on paper by the Orientalist artist Achille-Constant-Théodore-Emile Prisse d'Avennes. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour depicts a wooden boat moored on the Nile River at Luxor, created by Prisse d'Avennes, a multifaceted figure who worked as an engineer, archaeologist, and artist.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a boat, referred to as 'Kanja' on the mount, tied to the shore, with its mast and striped sail casting shadows on the water, capturing a moment in the life of the Nile.

Technique & Style

The watercolour is characterised by its accuracy and vividness, with visible brushstrokes giving it a sense of immediacy, blending the precision of a drawing with the looseness of a watercolour.

History & Provenance

Prisse d'Avennes created this work while living in Egypt, where he initially worked as an engineer before pursuing his own projects, including accompanying travellers down the Nile and illustrating their journeys.

Context

The artwork is part of a larger body of work by Prisse d'Avennes, who was known for his detailed drawings and illustrations of Egyptian antiquities and landscapes.

Artist & collection

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Who painted J.W.P.'s Kanja moored beside the East bank of the Nile at Luxor?

J.W.P.'s Kanja moored beside the East bank of the Nile at Luxor was painted by Achille-Constant-Théodore-Emile Prisse d'Avennes in 1840.

Where can I see J.W.P.'s Kanja moored beside the East bank of the Nile at Luxor?

J.W.P.'s Kanja moored beside the East bank of the Nile at Luxor is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is J.W.P.'s Kanja moored beside the East bank of the Nile at Luxor?

J.W.P.'s Kanja moored beside the East bank of the Nile at Luxor is associated with Orientalism.

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