
Thebes
Lear, Edward · British
1884/1885
- Medium
- black and gray wash over traces of graphite on card
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1876 to 1900
- Image size
- 4587 × 3032px
Description
The image shows a landscape sketch featuring an ancient Egyptian scene. The point of view is slightly elevated, capturing palm trees and ruins in an expansive setting. Stone structures and temple remnants are visible against the sky, with palm trees and distant mountains in the background. The sketch uses loose brushstrokes in shades of gray and black, creating a soft, atmospheric quality. Water buffalo are depicted near a body of water, adding life to the scene. The palette is limited to grayscale tones, providing depth to the landscape.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).