Studies of animals
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This donkey stands on a sandy beach, its hooves sinking slightly into the loose ground. Behind it, a rocky cliff rises, while the faint blue of water stretches out to the right. The animal wears a simple saddle and looks relaxed, its ears perked forward. The artist focused on the donkey’s texture—rough fur, smooth saddle, and the worn leather straps. This kind of careful detail was common in animal studies of the time. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
