19th Hussars - Vedette at Metemneh 1885
1885
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A soldier in a long coat and hat sits sideways on a dark horse, holding a rifle. The horse’s reins are loose, and its tail sways as it stands on a patchy, grassy hill. In the distance, a faint town and water sit under a pale sky, while a fallen soldier lies on the ground nearby. The artist used soft, smudged lines to show movement and mood—no sharp edges, just quick, sketchy strokes. This style was common in late 1800s military scenes. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
