Who painted `Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt'?

`Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt' was painted by George de Sausmarez in 1855.

Where can I see `Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt'?

`Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt' is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is `Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt'?

`Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt' is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of `Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt'?

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Artwork

`Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt'

George de Sausmarez , 1855

`Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt' 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 Kusr-é-Syad.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour, titled Kusr-é-Syad. Opposite Choenoboscion. Upper Egypt, is one of 45 Nile journey views from Egypt and Nubia, executed in or after 1855, and bound within an album.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a serene Upper Egyptian riverscape with palm trees, two sailboats, and a weathered ancient stone wall in the background, evoking a sense of antiquity and everyday life.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes, the work captures the interplay of light and texture, particularly on the water and the crumbling wall, with a muted yet vibrant colour palette.

History & Provenance

Part of an album housed in a distinctive half-bound crimson morocco music binder stamped 'EGYPT', its creation traces back to a mid-19th-century Nile expedition.