Temple at Carnak: Thebes
1842
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1842
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows old stone ruins in a desert landscape. The buildings look crumbling, with broken columns and flat rooftops. A tall, narrow tower stands in the background, and the ground is scattered with rocks and sand. The artist focused on the worn textures of the stones and the quiet light. This was drawn during a time when travelers often sketched ancient sites to bring back to Europe. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
