72 - I. DUVIVIER (1758–1832), Suez and the Red Sea, brush drawing

I. DUVIVIER (1758–1832), Suez and the Red Sea, brush drawing Ignace Duvivier (1758–1832, ibid.): Suez and the Red Sea, 19th century, brush drawing Technique: Brush drawing over pencil on paper Inscription: inscribed in the lower left by the artist’s hand: “de Sues sur la mer rouge.” Numbered: “37.,” “22),” and “73.” Date: 19th century Description: In the foreground, several people are resting on the shore; behind them, the view sweeps across the shore, past some walls and the water, toward the city. Provenance: Ritter von Pfeiffer Collection, Vienna; Boerner, Leipzig, 1914 Keywords: Egyptians, Suez, Seashore, Resting, Landscape, Watercolor, Drawing, 19th century, Romanticism, Landscape, Egypt, Suez, Size: Paper: 25.8 cm x 41.5 cm (10.2 x 16.3 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. Somewhat browned, slightly wavy, faintly stained; the upper left margin is missing and there is a brown spot; the upper right half of the image is slightly stained; the upper right margin is slightly soiled; otherwise in good condition.