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`Gournou & Hill of the Kings' Tombs - Thebes'

George de Sausmarez

1855

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Orientalism Realism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

`Gournou & Hill of the Kings' Tombs - Thebes' 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 depicts a serene landscape with a river flowing through it, featuring a few boats with people on board. In the background, a hill with trees and a mountain range are visible under a light blue sky with white clouds. The painting's style is characterized by soft brushstrokes and muted colours, giving it a sense of calmness and tranquility. The artist's use of light and shadow creates depth and dimension in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the Impressionism movement, you might want to explore further.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolor titled *Gournou & Hill of the Kings' Tombs - Thebes* was created by George de Sausmarez in 1855 as part of a series of 45 works on 35 mounts, depicting views in Egypt and Nubia. The album, housed in a half-bound crimson morocco music binder with an "EGYPT" stamp on the front, includes loose pages from a journey along the Nile, traveled upstream and then downstream that same year.

Read the full account in the museum source.