A Dervish offering water to resting women
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a man in a colorful hat handing a cup to a woman sitting on the ground. Behind them, two kids and a few other people stand around in simple clothes. The scene looks like an outdoor rest stop, with a rough path and a few trees in the background. The man’s hat has a bright red tip, and his coat is patched and worn. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture movement and life in everyday moments. Look up Realism next to see more art like this.
