Petra Excavations at the eastern end of the Valley
1849
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1849
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a rocky landscape with ancient buildings carved into the stone. The buildings have many columns and arches. There are people standing in front of them. The painting is done in watercolor, with soft colors that blend together. The artist used light and dark shades to create depth and texture. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the Romanticism movement.
