The Nile at Assouan, Moonlight
Robert David Gauley
"The Nile at Assouan, Moonlight" is a painting by Robert David Gauley, created in 1925, which captures the serene beauty of the Nile River under moonlight, reflecting the artist's fascination with the interplay of light and water. The work exemplifies Gauley's mastery of atmospheric effects and contributes to the broader discourse on early 20th-century landscape painting, particularly in its exploration of exotic locales and the romanticized depiction of nature.
"The Nile at Assouan, Moonlight" by Robert David Gauley depicts a serene nocturnal landscape characterized by a luminous moon reflecting on the tranquil waters of the Nile River. The composition employs a palette of deep blues and silvery whites, enhancing the atmospheric quality of the scene while highlighting the silhouettes of palm trees and distant hills against the night sky.