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`Beni-Souef "On the Nile"

George de Sausmarez

1855

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Orientalism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

`Beni-Souef "On the Nile" is a 1855 watercolor by George de Sausmarez, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: George de Sausmarez
When & what style?: 1855 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows a serene scene of the Nile River, with a few boats and people on its banks. The river's calm waters reflect the sky above, creating a sense of tranquility. In the foreground, a small boat with a white sail is visible, while another boat with people in it is moored to the riverbank. The background features a few buildings and trees, adding depth to the scene. The painting's soft colours and gentle brushstrokes evoke a sense of peacefulness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

One of 45 watercolors by George de Sausmarez, this work depicts a scene on the Nile near Beni-Souef, created during or after an 1855 journey that traveled upstream and then downstream. The piece is part of an album containing views of Egypt and Nubia, mounted on 35 supports with several left unmounted. The album itself is housed in a half-bound crimson morocco music binder, stamped "EGYPT" on the front cover.

Read the full account in the museum source.