Agricultural Scenes, Tomb of Nakht (c.1400 – c.1390 BC) by Ancient Egypt

Agricultural Scenes, Tomb of Nakht - Ancient Egypt - c.1400 - c.1390 BC

Artwork Information

TitleAgricultural Scenes, Tomb of Nakht
ArtistAncient Egypt
Datec.1400 - c.1390 BC
Art MovementNew Kingdom

About Agricultural Scenes, Tomb of Nakht

The artwork titled “Agricultural Scenes, Tomb of Nakht” was created in the period of approximately 1400 to 1390 BC by artists from Ancient Egypt. This artwork belongs to the New Kingdom art movement and is a genre painting that forms part of a series from the Tomb of Nakht, dating from around 1400 to 1300 BC.

The artwork portrays various agricultural activities, including scenes of plowing, harvesting, and other farming-related tasks. The figures, depicted in traditional Ancient Egyptian attire, are engaged in their work, illustrating the daily life and labor of the era. The meticulous detailing includes the representation of oxen used for plowing the fields, various tools of the trade, and the depiction of trees and plants, all serving to give a rich insight into agricultural practices of ancient Egypt. The use of vibrant colors and hierarchical proportions is evident, emphasizing the importance of these activities within the societal and economic structure of the time.

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