Poorundur Hill Fort
1849
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1849
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a hilltop fort with high stone walls and a few small buildings inside. Below, a village clings to the hillside, with winding paths and scattered trees. The colors are mostly earthy browns and yellows, and the sky is pale and distant. The artist wrote the title in the corner: *Poorundur Hill Fort, Deccan, India*. The tiny figures and simple shapes give it a quiet, almost sketch-like feel. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this painting in person.
