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The Temple of Edfu: The Door of the Pylon, 1850. Creator: John Frederick Lewis (British
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The Temple of Edfu: The Door of the Pylon, 1850. Creator: John Frederick Lewis (British
The Temple of Edfu: The Door of the Pylon, 1850. This notable recent acquisition is the work of John Frederick Lewis, who moved to Cairo in 1841 and stayed for almost a decade. He made this drawing on an expedition up the Nile that he took with his wife in 1849-50, around the same time that the first photographers arrived in Egypt. At that time, the temple complex at Edfu was buried to a depth of almost 40 feet. Lewiss watercolour carefully renders the ruins and records the hieroglyphic inscription, but transcends archaeological description to evoke the thrill of exploration and discovery.Photographers, influenced by painters such as David Roberts and Lewis, often chose similar viewpoints and framing for their depictions
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The Temple of Edfu - The Door of the Pylon, 1850
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is a captivating print that showcases the remarkable talent of British artist John Frederick Lewis. This particular artwork was created during Lewis' expedition up the Nile in 1849-50, coinciding with the arrival of photographers in Egypt. Lewis's watercolour painting beautifully captures the ruins of the temple complex at Edfu, which were buried under nearly 40 feet of sand at that time. With meticulous attention to detail, he not only depicts the hieroglyphic inscription but also manages to convey a sense of excitement and wonder associated with exploration and discovery. Influenced by renowned painters like David Roberts and Lewis himself, photographers often adopted similar viewpoints and framing techniques for their depictions. This notable acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art exemplifies Lewis's mastery in wash and point brushwork technique using watercolours as well as gouache and graphite mediums. The print allows viewers to appreciate both the historical significance and artistic brilliance captured within this piece. It serves as a testament to Lewis's ability to transcend mere archaeological description, transporting us back in time to experience firsthand the allure and grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture.
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