Who painted `Castle of Ibreem or Premnis, Nubia. Taken from our Boat'?

`Castle of Ibreem or Premnis, Nubia. Taken from our Boat' was painted by George de Sausmarez in 1855.

Where can I see `Castle of Ibreem or Premnis, Nubia. Taken from our Boat'?

`Castle of Ibreem or Premnis, Nubia. Taken from our Boat' is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is `Castle of Ibreem or Premnis, Nubia. Taken from our Boat'?

`Castle of Ibreem or Premnis, Nubia. Taken from our Boat' is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

`Castle of Ibreem or Premnis, Nubia. Taken from our Boat'

George de Sausmarez , 1855

`Castle of Ibreem or Premnis, Nubia. Taken from our Boat' is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist George de Sausmarez. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour, titled 'Castle of Ibreem or Premnis, Nubia.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour, titled 'Castle of Ibreem or Premnis, Nubia. Taken from our Boat', is one of forty-five watercolours in an album documenting views of Egypt and Nubia, created following a 1855 Nile journey. The album is bound in a crimson morocco music binder marked 'EGYPT'.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a Nubian landscape: a rocky hill crowned with a small fortress, reflected in a calm river alongside two boats (one sailed). The scene conveys a serene, observed moment from the artist's travels.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose brushstrokes and a light touch, the watercolour has a spontaneous, sketch-like quality, suggestive of an on-location study. The palette is subdued, featuring earthy browns, muted blues, and touches of green.

History & Provenance

Created by General George de Sausmarez during or after his 1855 Nile expedition, the work is part of a larger album collection, some of which remains unmounted. The album is housed in a specially stamped 'EGYPT' binder.

Context

Reflecting 19th-century European travel and artistic documentation of African landscapes, this piece aligns with the era's orientalist and exploratory art movements. Comparable works can be found in collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Legacy

As part of a comprehensive album of Nile views, this watercolour contributes to the historical and artistic record of 19th-century European engagement with Egyptian and Nubian geography and culture.