Halt of Caravans at the Wells of Saba (Beersheba) in the Desert South of Hebron
The Met
Artist: Charles de Coubertin(French, 1822–1908)
Date: 1850
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 43 1/2 x 55 in. (110.5 x 139.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Kenneth Jay Lane, 2017
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A desert landscape with people, camels, and sheep gathered around wells under a clear sky
Detailed Description
A wide desert landscape is depicted under a clear, light blue sky that occupies the upper third of the image. Rolling sandy hills, predominantly light brown and yellow, stretch across the midground and background, receding into the distance. The foreground features a bustling scene centered around two stone well structures. On the left side of the foreground, a person wearing a white turban and light-colored robes sits atop a camel, facing right. Several other figures, some with head coverings, stand or sit nearby. One figure on the ground is seated, holding a long pipe, with a patterned rug and a metal vessel beside them. In the central foreground, a large group of people is gathered around a circular stone well. Many figures wear head coverings and robes of various colors, including white, blue, and red. Some individuals carry reddish-brown water jugs on their heads or shoulders. Several figures have dark skin tones. One bare-chested figure stands near the well, facing left, with their hands behind their head. To the right of the central well, another circular stone well is visible. A group of dark-colored sheep and goats are being herded by a figure on a camel, who faces left. Several large, woven baskets and striped textiles in shades of red, brown, and white are placed on the ground in the lower right corner. In the midground, numerous camels are scattered across the sandy terrain. Some are resting on the ground, while others stand in small groups. Further back in the valley, a larger encampment of people and camels is visible, blending into the distant hills.
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