The Sompnour, the Devil, and the Widow
1770
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a chaotic scene with four figures in a wooded area. One man on a horse grabs another’s arm, who holds a shield and looks shocked. A kneeling man in a hood points toward a small house with a window showing a vase. Trees and rocks fill the background, and the whole scene feels tense and dramatic. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture movement and emotion. The figures’ faces and gestures look urgent, almost like a story unfolding. Look up Hamilton Mortimer next to see more of his work.
