1865
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery
The Eve of the Deluge is a 1865 oil by William Bell Scott, a British Romanticism work, depicting Orientalist Painting, held at National Gallery.
This painting shows a group of people on a boat, with a city in the background. The people are dressed in robes and headdresses, and some are holding objects like a bow and a staff. The city is made up of buildings with columns and arches. In the foreground, there's a person sitting on a rug, surrounded by plants and objects like a vase and a basket. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and tans. The overall mood is one of calmness and serenity. The painting is rich in detail, with intricate patterns and textures. It's a beautiful example of orientalist art, which often depicted exotic and fantastical scenes. If you're interested in learning more about this style, check out the subject: orientalist painting.
William Bell Scott (12 September 1811 – 22 November 1890) was a Scottish artist in oils and watercolour and occasionally printmaking.
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