The Second Cataract
1882
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1882
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a rocky riverbed with shallow water rushing over stones. The sky above is soft blue with a hint of pink near the horizon. In the distance, dark hills fade into the light. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, letting the colors blend naturally. This style was common in watercolors of the time. Next, look up Realism to see how artists captured scenes just as they appeared.
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