Djouni. The Residence of Lady Hester Stanhope
1835
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1835
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a scene of Lady Hester Stanhope's residence in Djouni. It's a detailed watercolour. You can see buildings and trees in the artwork. The artist likely drew this scene during his travels. He was known for making detailed drawings of places he visited. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
