The Nile

The painting depicts a peaceful river scene, probably somewhere in the Middle East. There are several boats on the river with their characteristic white sails, which are traditional and typical of the region. Scattered palm trees and small vegetation can be seen along the banks. High rocky cliffs loom on the horizon, adding to the drama of the scene. The sky is coloured in shades of blue, pink and gold, suggesting early morning or evening.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is blue and its shape is landscape. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Edward William Cooke (1811-1880) was a Classicist painter from an artistic family. His father was an engraver, so little Edward exercised his skill from an early age. He painted mostly paintings with sea themes. His paintings depict the coast of Karnak or Toulon, and brought him a collaboration with the Royal Academy. He travelled a lot in Scandinavia, Africa, Italy and Spain. His works show a reference to paintings by old masters from the 17th century. In the Netherlands, he studied in detail the environment of fishermen and their boats, which he then planted into the environment of the Nile. For these images, he was elected to the National Academy of Design.