A Hippopotamus Hunt
1780
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a watercolor of men on horseback spearing a hippo in a swampy river. This scene comes from William Daniell’s travels in India. He wasn’t just sketching animals—he was documenting British colonial life. The hippo’s dark shape contrasts with the pale water, making it stand out. The horses look tense, almost like they’re about to bolt. For more of this kind of work, look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
