View of Pushkar Lake and the bathing ghats, near Ajmer
Frederick William Alexander De Fabeck
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Frederick William Alexander De Fabeck
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a serene lake and bathing ghats in this painting. The artist likely painted this scene during his time in India, where he worked as a surgeon. He probably drew inspiration from the local landscape and culture. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like De Fabeck used light and shadow in their work.
