The Nile—Evening

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916, 1905–1911

The artwork depicts an evening scene along the Nile River. The horizon is positioned high, where a group of people on camels are silhouetted against a golden sky. Close to us, a figure is walking along the water's edge with a vessel. The landscape features sparse trees in the distance, their forms sketched against the sky. The color palette includes yellows, pinks, and greens. The brushstrokes are delicate.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916
Date
1905–1911
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
47.63 × 92.39 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts an evening scene along the Nile River. The horizon is positioned high, where a group of people on camels are silhouetted against a golden sky. Close to us, a figure is walking along the water's edge with a vessel. The landscape features sparse trees in the distance, their forms sketched against the sky. The color palette includes yellows, pinks, and greens. The brushstrokes are delicate.

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916