Cavalry under Capt.[sic] Broadwood marching from Wady Halfa to Sarras.

Cavalry under Capt.[sic] Broadwood marching from Wady Halfa to Sarras.

Jane Evelyn Lindsay

1896

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of soldiers on horseback riding across a dry, rocky landscape. The sky is pale and light, while the ground has patches of brown and gray rocks. In the distance, you can see more soldiers and a few trees or bushes dotting the hills. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a soft, sketchy feel. The artist focused on light and simple shapes rather than sharp details. Next, look up Lindsay, Jane Evelyn (Lady) to see more of her work.

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