A Scene on the Nile with a Dahabiyyah
1870
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1870
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a small wooden boat called a *dahabiyyah* on shallow water, with two people inside and one standing on the shore. Tall reeds bend in the wind near the shore, and the sky is soft and pale. The water looks calm, with just a few ripples. The artist used light, loose brushstrokes to capture the moment quickly—like a snapshot. The colors are muted, with blues and browns blending into the background. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works by this artist.
