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Vintage Egypt Watercolour Village on the Nile by Anne Dorrien Smith
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Vintage Egypt Watercolour Village on the Nile by Anne Dorrien Smith

1940 - 1960
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*Please Note. This price excludes the cost of carriage which will be an additional £25.00 within the UK. Worldwide shipping available*

Village life beneath the hot sun, with figures going about their daily routines, and a lone black goat which seems to dominate the centre of this study. The buildings look quite ramshackle unlike the grand buildings of the pharaohs which adorn this wonderful historic river which has been included upper right with palm trees on the far bank.

Anne Dorrien Smith was a much respected artist who is known for this type of subject.

Signed lower left, presented within a nice glazed gilt frame which bears small losses, with ivory coloured mount.

Size to include frame H46.4cm L60.6cm Image only H29cm L44cm

Date of Manufacture

Roger Bradbury Antiques has dated this Egyptian Village Watercolour Painting to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46.4cm (18.27")
Width
60.6cm (23.86")
Reference Numbers
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SA1202827
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*Please Note. This price excludes the cost of carriage which will be an additional £25.00 within the UK. Worldwide shipping available*
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Village life beneath the hot sun, with figures going about their daily routines, and a lone black goat which seems to dominate the centre of this study.
Roger Bradbury Antiques

The buildings look quite ramshackle unlike the grand buildings of the pharaohs which adorn this wonderful historic river which has been included upper right with palm trees on the far bank.

fig 1. A watercolour painting depicting traditional sand-coloured mudbrick buildings and local figures seated in an Egyptian village alongside a road near the Nile.
fig 1. Vintage Egypt Watercolour Village on the Nile by Anne Dorrien Smith

Anne Dorrien Smith was a much respected artist who is known for this type of subject.

Signed lower left, presented within a nice glazed gilt frame which bears small losses, with ivory coloured mount.

Size to include frame H46.4cm L60.6cm Image only H29cm L44cm

Date of Manufacture

Roger Bradbury Antiques has dated this Egyptian Village Watercolour Painting to the 1950s.

Height
46.4cm (18.27")
Width
60.6cm (23.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202827
Roger Bradbury Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

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A watercolour painting depicting traditional sand-coloured mudbrick buildings and local figures seated in an Egyptian village alongside a road near the Nile.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting traditional sand-coloured mudbrick buildings and local figures seated in an Egyptian village alongside a road near the Nile.

Vintage Egypt Watercolour Village on the Nile by Anne Dorrien Smith

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting traditional sand-coloured mudbrick buildings and local figures seated in an Egyptian village alongside a road near the Nile. View II
Archive III A watercolour painting depicting traditional sand-coloured mudbrick buildings and local figures seated in an Egyptian village alongside a road near the Nile. View III
Archive IV A watercolour painting depicting traditional sand-coloured mudbrick buildings and local figures seated in an Egyptian village alongside a road near the Nile. View IV
Archive V A watercolour painting depicting traditional sand-coloured mudbrick buildings and local figures seated in an Egyptian village alongside a road near the Nile. View V
Archive VI A watercolour painting depicting traditional sand-coloured mudbrick buildings and local figures seated in an Egyptian village alongside a road near the Nile. View VI
Archive VII A watercolour painting depicting traditional sand-coloured mudbrick buildings and local figures seated in an Egyptian village alongside a road near the Nile. View VII
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A watercolour painting depicting traditional sand-coloured mudbrick buildings and local figures seated in an Egyptian village alongside a road near the Nile.
Vintage Egypt Watercolour Village on the Nile by Anne Dorrien Smith
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A watercolour painting depicting traditional sand-coloured mudbrick buildings and local figures seated in an Egyptian village alongside a road near the Nile.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleOrientalist
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour paint
  • ColourSand, Ochre, Earth Tones
  • MotifsMudbrick architecture, Seated village figures, Arid landscape
  • SizeH 46.4 cm (18 in) x W 60.6 cm (24 in)

This vintage Orientalist watercolour painting on paper depicts an Egyptian village alongside a road near the Nile, dated to the 1950 period. The composition presents traditional sand-coloured mudbrick architecture, seated village figures, and an arid landscape rendered in earth tones, ochre, and sand. A signature appears lower left, accompanied by a glazed gilt frame bearing small losses and an ivory-coloured mount. The dimensions measure 46.4 cm high and 60.6 cm wide overall, with the image measuring 29 cm high and 44 cm wide. Suitable for placement in a gentleman's library, this artwork hangs effectively above a sideboard in a living room, hallway, or study. The neutral and warm palette integrates smoothly into traditional and classic interior schemes, bringing historical context and narrative interest to domestic wall displays.

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Popularised in the 19th and early 20th centuries, these works depict daily life, vernacular architecture, and arid landscapes of North Africa, often created by visiting European artists capturing atmospheric light and local culture.

Artists used water-soluble pigments ground with gum arabic binders, applied directly to heavy cotton rag or cellulose paper using natural hair brushes to achieve subtle washes and detailed line work.

Authentication involves examining artist signatures, assessing the age-appropriate paper stock and natural pigment fading, checking for foxing or watermark evidence, and inspecting provenance documentation.

Frame the artwork in a simple, neutral-toned mount and slim timber frame to let the subtle earthy tones complement warm wooden furniture, gallery walls, or minimalist shelving units.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources, using UV-filtering museum glass and acid-free archival mounting materials to prevent fading and discolouration.
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