The Court of Lions in the Alhambra, Granada.
1865
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1865
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a long courtyard with tall columns and arched walkways. In the center sits a large fountain with lions around it. People in old-fashioned clothes stand or sit in small groups, some near the water, others under the arches. The walls are covered in detailed patterns, and sunlight streams in through the arches, lighting up the stone floor. The artist focused on how light and shadow play across the space, making the columns and walls look three-dimensional. This was a real place, but the artist changed it slightly to fit their style. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Dobbin, John.
