Rock Tombs at Myra, Asia minor
1845
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1845
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Rock Tombs at Myra, Asia minor is a 1845 watercolor by T. Warrington, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a rocky landscape with ancient tombs carved into the stone. The tombs have ornate details and statues of people in robes. The scene is set in a warm, sunny light. In the foreground, there are plants and trees growing around the tombs. The artist has used watercolor to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The overall mood is one of serenity and respect for the ancient structures. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore the works of other artists who were also influenced by this style.
A watercolour drawing from 1845, this work depicts the rock tombs at Myra in Asia Minor, closely following an illustration from Charles Fellows' 1841 publication *An Account of Discoveries in Lycia*.
Read the full account in the museum source.
T. Warrington painted early 19th-century landscapes and ruins in watercolour and print. Their Rock Tombs at Myra, Asia minor, shows carved cliff tombs bathed in soft watercolour light around 1840–50. The single dated…
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