Jerusalem
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a quiet hillside with a few rough stone walls and a lone dome in the distance. The colors are soft—pale yellows, grays, and light browns—like a faded photograph. A path winds down the slope, and a small gate stands near the top. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture the scene, leaving some areas blurry. The dome looks like a church or mosque, but the rest is just simple land and rocks. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more watercolors like it.