Tunis
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a dry, sunlit landscape with scattered trees and rocky ground. The trees are dark and twisted, standing out against the light brown earth. In the distance, a faint outline of hills or buildings appears, but it’s blurry. The brushstrokes are loose and soft, almost like a sketch. The artist used watercolor to keep the scene light and airy, with no heavy shadows. If you like this style, look up Hunt, Alfred William.
