Stern Mounted Steering Oar of An Egyptian Riverboat (c.1422 – c.1411 BC) by Ancient Egypt

Stern Mounted Steering Oar of An Egyptian Riverboat - Ancient Egypt - c.1422 - c.1411 BC

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TitleStern Mounted Steering Oar of An Egyptian Riverboat
ArtistAncient Egypt
Datec.1422 - c.1411 BC
Art MovementNew Kingdom

About Stern Mounted Steering Oar of An Egyptian Riverboat

The artwork, named “Stern Mounted Steering Oar of An Egyptian Riverboat,” created by the civilization of Ancient Egypt around c.1422 – c.1411 BC, falls under the New Kingdom art movement. It is a representation belonging to the genre painting and marina genre, part of the series known as the “Tomb of Menna, c.1422-1390 BC.” The artwork captures a meticulously detailed scene typical of genre paintings, emphasizing everyday life and functions, and it embodies nautical elements, characterizing it as marina art.

The artwork vividly depicts a traditional Egyptian riverboat with finely adorned ornamentation and a crew of rowers and sailors. The riverboat is designed with intricate patterns and symbols, characteristic of the New Kingdom era. A prominent feature is the large steering oar mounted at the stern, a critical tool for navigation. The sailors are engaged in various tasks, depicted with a sense of dynamism and purpose. The water beneath the boat is shown in a simplified yet effective manner, and the horizon is marked by a colorful band, adding to the artistic composition. This painting serves as a historical record of ancient Egyptian maritime activities and highlights the advanced boat-construction techniques of that period.

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