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`Minieh On the Nile'

George de Sausmarez

1855

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Orientalism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

`Minieh 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 watercolor shows a small boat with two tall triangular sails gliding on calm water. In the background, there’s a row of low buildings with flat roofs, some palm trees, and a few people scattered along the shore. The colors are soft and muted, with light browns, blues, and greens blending together. The artist focused on daily life near the water’s edge, keeping details simple but clear. The boat’s sails and the distant buildings give a sense of movement and stillness at the same time. Look up more about Victoria and Albert Museum to see other works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A set of 45 watercolours by George de Sausmarez, depicting views in Egypt and Nubia, was created during or after an 1855 journey along the Nile, moving upstream and then downstream. The works are mounted on 35 supports, some unfixed, and are contained in a half-bound crimson morocco music binder with an "EGYPT" stamp on the front cover.

Read the full account in the museum source.