A mid-day Halt - Dec. 1884
1884
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1884
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows three soldiers in desert gear. One sits on a rock, leaning on a rifle. The other two stand nearby—one with his arm outstretched, the other holding something in his hands. The ground is rocky, and the background is blurry, like heat haze. The title says it’s from December 1884, so this might be a break during a long march. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to suggest movement and dust. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
