Entrance South West Palace Nimroud
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a desert scene with broken stone ruins in the foreground. Two figures stand on a rocky outcrop: one holds a long pole, the other sits nearby. The sky is pale blue with a distant island or landmass, and the ground is dry with scattered rocks. The artist focused on ancient ruins, likely inspired by real archaeological sites. The sketchy style suggests quick brushwork or pencil marks over watercolor. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
