A traveller confronted by crocodiles
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a man in a wide-brimmed hat standing near water, holding a rifle and a small notebook. In front of him, a line of crocodiles lounges on a muddy bank, their jaws open and teeth visible. The background is rough, with quick pencil strokes suggesting tall grass or reeds. The artist used loose watercolor washes to keep the scene light and sketchy, focusing on movement and mood over detail. The man’s calm posture contrasts with the sharp, jagged shapes of the crocodiles. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this sketch in person.
