. English: 'Near Malatieh. Jany. 3. 1867 40)' This study of a gyassi on the Nile near Malatieh was taken on Edward Lear’s third journey to Egypt in 1867. The lateen-rigged traditional cargo vessel is portrayed on calm water in the early morning. The atmospheric character of the tranquil scene is enhanced by the use of blue paper for the sketch. The scene appears to be taken from aboard ship while travelling along in the middle of the stream. Although Lear worked in the tradition of British topographical art, his drawings leave behind its documentary attitude; which recorded landscap
. English: 'Near Malatieh. Jany. 3. 1867 40)' This study of a gyassi on the Nile near Malatieh was taken on Edward Lear’s third journey to Egypt in 1867. The lateen-rigged traditional cargo vessel is portrayed on calm water in the early morning. The atmospheric character of the tranquil scene is enhanced by the use of blue paper for the sketch. The scene appears to be taken from aboard ship while travelling along in the middle of the stream. Although Lear worked in the tradition of British topographical art, his drawings leave behind its documentary attitude; which recorded landscape and geographical features for the benefit of their antiquarian and natural historical associations and which in turn had been a major appeal in travelling to Egypt. It is mostly the colours in their own right which are intended to trigger poetical sentiment in the beholder and characterize the scene as picturesque. 'Near Malatieh. Jany. 3. 1867 40)' . 3 January 1867. Edward Lear (1812–1888) Alternative names Derry Down Derry; Eduard Liri; Entouarnt L?ar; Edu?ard Lir; Lear; lear e Description English artist, author and poet Date of birth/death 12 May 1812 29 January 1888 Location of birth/death English: Holloway, London, England. English: Sanremo, Italy. Authority control : Q309759 VIAF:?36920855 ISNI:?0000 0001 2100 6493 ULAN:?500016261 LCCN:?n79084245 NLA:?35296076 WorldCat 5 'Near Malatieh. Jany. 3. 1867 40)' RMG PU9097
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