An evocative Middle Eastern landscape print by Spencer W. Tart, capturing a tranquil everyday scene in historic Diriyah, Riyadh. Rendered in a delicate watercolour palette of earthy ochres and soft desert tones, the composition features figures resting with laden camels beneath palm groves against the backdrop of traditional mudbrick architecture. The piece is signed and numbered in graphite by the artist, titled lower left, and presented in a stepped gilt wooden frame with an off-white mat.
A British architect and acclaimed watercolourist, Spencer Tart is best known for documenting the traditional heritage, souks, and historic architecture of Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Peninsula following his work on architectural conservation in the region from the 1980s onward. His finely observed works are celebrated for their atmospheric light and draftsmanship, serving as valuable visual records held in numerous private and diplomatic collections internationally.
Dimensions
48.5 cm x 41.5 cm (framed)
Condition
The artwork itself remains in very good visual condition, though the lower edge of the mat board displays noticeable moisture staining and the gilt frame shows light edge wear.
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