Cattle Egrets (Buff-backed Herons) with Egyptian Water-buffalo (Gamoose)
1904
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1904
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Cattle Egrets (Buff-backed Herons) with Egyptian Water-buffalo (Gamoose) is a 1904 watercolor by Charles Whymper, a Orientalism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a serene scene of a buffalo lying in a grassy field, surrounded by several birds. The buffalo is brown with curved horns, and the birds are white with long necks and legs. In the background, there are more buffalo and trees under a cloudy sky. The artist has used watercolour to create a soft, dreamy effect. The brushstrokes are gentle, and the colours are muted, giving the painting a peaceful atmosphere. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, look up Whymper, Charles (RI).
The artwork is a watercolour drawing created by Charles Whymper in 1904, depicting cattle egrets alongside Egyptian water-buffalo. It was previously in the possession of Andrew Wyld, who acquired it in October 1973 for £45.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Charles Whymper spent years sketching birds in the Nile Delta, often with a sketchbook in one hand and a cigarette in the other.
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