This colorful orientalist watercolour depicts The Temple of Karnac near Luxor, Egypt. The overall Composition and style of the watercolour reflect the orientalist art movement which surfaced in the 19th century and was characterized by the romanticized depiction of middle eastern and North African cultures.

Signed and dated R. Heineke '99 lower right

Watercolour and gouache

Imagesize 18 x 27 cm