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Kom Ombos, by Unknown, watercolor, 1871

Kom Ombos

Unknown

1871

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Kom Ombos is a 1871 watercolor by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting ruins, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows old stone ruins by a river. The buildings look crumbling, with broken walls and columns. The ground is rocky and sandy, leading to a calm body of water where a small boat floats. The artist used soft colors and light strokes to show the worn-down structures. The scene feels quiet, like a forgotten place. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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