East Entrance, Room of Tiberius, Temple of Isis, Philae
The painting depicts an ancient stone structure with intricate carvings and hieroglyphics. The structure is a large stone entrance with two pillars on either side of an opening, leading to another room in the background. The entrance has a flat top with carved designs and hieroglyphics covering the pillars and the walls on either side. The walls are made of large, tan-colored stone blocks. In the foreground, there are several large rocks scattered around. The background shows a glimpse of another room with a statue in the distance. The sky above is gray. The entire scene is rendered in muted, earthy tones.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1905
- Medium:
- Watercolor and graphite on off-white wove paper, laid down on wove paper glued to a wooden strainer
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 410 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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