About

In this painting, the artist depicted a scene in Thebes, one of the former capitals of Egypt. The cityscape is painted in all details: buildings, a sphinx, faraway mountains in the background, and groups of people of different origins and occupations. Signed at the lower left with initials and dated “Thebes/ WM 1841”.

William James Müller (1812-1845) was a British artist of Prussian descent, landscape and figure painter, and the best-known artist of the Bristol School.

Item Details

Reference: #PA087

Creator

William James Müller
Dimensions

H 28 cm x W 39.5 cm x D 2 cm
Weight

1.1 kg

Place of origin

United Kingdom
Condition

Excellent
Package

Bubble Wrap

Period / Date

Early 19th Century
Materials & Techniques

Oil on Panel