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"A Departure from Palmyra", by Carl Haag, in the exhibition of the Society of Painters... 1862. Creator: Unknown. "A Departure from Palmyra", by Carl Haag, in the exhibition of the Society of Painters... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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"A Departure from Palmyra", by Carl Haag, in the exhibition of the Society of Painters... 1862. Creator: Unknown. "A Departure from Palmyra", by Carl Haag, in the exhibition of the Society of Painters... 1862. Creator: Unknown
"A Departure from Palmyra", by Carl Haag, in the exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1862. We have rarely seen a drawing so small as that we have engraved so full of life, character, and couleur locale. We seem to be actually present amid all the bustle, excitement, shouting, and tom-tom playing of the Arab caravan as it starts on its journey in the cool night from the halting-place among the colossal columns and gigantic ruins of the great city of the desert, behind which we see the sun sinking in unclouded splendour. The camels, with their well-stocked and well- balanced panniers, gaily caparisoned and heavily betasselled, seem to share the general excitement as they toss about their very queer but very sagacious-looking heads and sniff the cooling evening air. The foremost mounted Arab with the long nargileh, giving directions to the Nubian behind and preceded by the black boy and a water-carrier, also provided with a pipe, appears to be the chief of the tribe or party. A woman, his wife, probably, and her child are mounted on another camel. Her face is masked by the bourkh or face-veil worn in the East'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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a captivating watercolor painting by Carl Haag, was exhibited at the Society of Painters in Water Colours in 1862. The image depicts an Arab caravan preparing to depart from the ancient ruins of Palmyra in the cool night. The scene is filled with a lively energy, as if the viewer is transported right into the midst of the bustling activity. The camels, adorned with colorful panniers and intricate decorations, display a sense of excitement as they toss their heads and breathe in the refreshing evening air. The foremost Arab, dressed in traditional attire and holding a long nargileh pipe, gives directions to his fellow travelers. His wife and child, seated on another camel, are veiled and watch the scene unfold with quiet observation. The background of the painting reveals the sun setting behind the colossal columns and gigantic ruins of Palmyra, casting a warm, golden glow over the entire scene. The artist's skillful use of color and detail brings the desert landscape to life, immersing the viewer in the rich culture and history of the Middle East. The Illustrated London News praised the painting for its small size yet immense impact, noting the sense of presence and authenticity it conveyed. The publication described the scene as full of "life, character, and couleur locale," making it a truly remarkable work of art that continues to captivate and inspire viewers to this day.
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