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The Pyramids

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Last updated: 15 Feb 2025

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Title of Artwork

The Pyramids

Year of Creation

November 2018

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Tools

Digital

Medium

Adobe Fresco

Genre

Landscape

Style

Impressionism

Brief Description

From an image I took in my trip to the Pyramids.

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Medium: Digital painting

Shapes and objects: Pyramids, desert landscape, cloudy sky, horizon line

Colors: Shades of blue for the sky, beige and brown for the desert, gray for the pyramids

Narrative: This landscape captures the timeless majesty of the Egyptian pyramids. The ancient structures stand stoically against a dramatic sky, their geometric forms contrasting with the organic shapes of the clouds and desert dunes. The artist has created a sense of vast space and ancient mystery, inviting the viewer to contemplate the enduring legacy of human achievement. The interplay of light and shadow adds depth and drama to the scene.

Original Artist: This piece is reminiscent of the landscapes of David Hockney, particularly his later digital works. While not a direct copy, the bold use of color and the stylized representation of natural forms are characteristic of Hockney's style. Hockney, a British artist active since the 1960s, is known for his diverse body of work including landscapes and digital art. Many of his works can be found in the Tate Britain in London and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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14 Jun 2023