The Temple of Hatshepsoo at Thebes
Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale
1908
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale
1908
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Temple of Hatshepsoo at Thebes is a 1908 watercolor by Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale, a orientalism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a quiet room with a person sitting on the floor, wrapped in a light cloth. Behind them, a faded wall has tall carvings of figures and symbols, like hieroglyphs. The light comes from the left, casting soft shadows. The person looks like they’re resting or waiting, with their legs tucked under them. The carvings on the wall seem old and worn, almost like they’re part of a temple. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
