Beth-Shemesh

Beth-Shemesh

Henry Andrew Harper

1893

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a dry, sunlit desert scene with a few scattered people and camels. The ground is mostly yellow and tan, with patches of green and red plants. In the distance, there are hills and a few trees, while the sky is light with some clouds. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the painting a lively, sketchy feel. This style matches the Impressionism movement. Look up Impressionism next to see more paintings like this one.

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