John Varley II
British · 23 artworks
ImpressionismRealismOrientalismOrientalist themesatmospheric perspectivedetailed architectural renderinguse of light and shadowblending of realism and impressionism
artist bio
John Varley II was a British painter known for his Orientalist scenes, particularly those depicting Egypt and Japan. He captured the light and atmosphere of these locations with a blend of Realism and Impressionism, offering a glimpse into the daily life and architecture of the regions.
what you'll learn
Studying Varley's work allows students to explore the intersection of Realism and Impressionism in capturing exotic locales. Students can learn about depicting light, atmosphere, and architectural details in diverse cultural settings.
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23 artworks
At Rosetta, Lower Egypt
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A Well at Abbassieh, Near Cairo
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Game El Syer, Cairo
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Medical College Hospital, Calcutta
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The Market Place, Boulac, Cairo
1881
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Entrance to the Mausoleum of Jyemiten, Nikko, Japan
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A Street in the Hassonayn Quarter, Cairo
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Street Scene, Cairo (also known as A North African Street)
1880
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The Citadel and Mosque of Mehemet-Ali, Cairo
1901
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Street Scene, India
1892
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The Mosque of Emir Mindar in Cairo
1880
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The Pyramids
1882
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A Bazaar
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Street Scene, Cairo
1880
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The Coptic Quarter, Cairo
1880
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Avenue of Cryptomeria Leading to the Temple of Fiaharajinshu, Nikko, Japan
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Mosque near the Bab al-Nasr, Cairo
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A Bedouin Goatherd on the Banks of the Nile
1901
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Street in Boulaq near Cairo
1881
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Mosque of Mohammed Bey, Cairo
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The Pyramids in Gizeh
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The Mosque of Emir Mindar, Cairo
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The Mosque of Khair Bek, Cairo
1880
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