Hunting from a Chariot, Tomb of Userhat

About this artwork

This Hunting from a Chariot, Tomb of Userhat by Charles K. Wilkinson dating to A.D. 1922; original ca. 1427–1400 B.C. exemplifies the artistic traditions of Twentieth Century; original New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, Upper Egypt, Thebes. Created in tempera on paper, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of Twentieth Century; original New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, Upper Egypt, Thebes artisans. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Egyptian Art, this piece con...

Art Historical Context

Step into the thrill of ancient Egypt with *Hunting from a Ch, Tomb of Userhat a stunning 1:1 scale created in 1922 by Charles K. Wilkinson This tempera-on-paper reproduction captures a vibrant wall painting from the New Kingdom's Dynasty 18 (ca. 1427–1400 B.C.), discovered in the Theban tomb of Userhat, noble from Upper Egypt. Measuring 74 cm high by 127 cm wide, it vividly depicts elite hunters in horse-drawn chariots, bows drawn against fleeing deer—a dynamic scene blending action, power, and artistry. In ancient Egyptian tombs, such paintings served profound purposes: ensuring the decease...

About the Artist

Charles K. Wilkinson · 1897–1986

Charles K. Wilkinson (1897–1986), born Charles Kyrle Wilkinson in London on October 13, 1897, was the son of Horace W. Wilkinson, a stained-glass window maker, and Frances Adkins. Serving in World War I, he honed his artistic skills at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, where the influential director Henry Tonks shaped the rigorous training of a generation of draughtsmen. In ...