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Home, Down the Nile June 1885.

William S. Perry

1885

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Home, Down the Nile June 1885. is a 1885 watercolor by William S. Perry, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: William S. Perry
When & what style?: 1885 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a group of people on a sandy riverbank. Some are sitting, others are standing or wading in shallow water. A few boats float nearby, and the background has hills and a few trees. The drawing is loose and sketchy, with quick lines and soft shading. Notice the mix of relaxed poses—some people are talking, others are just resting. The title says it’s from a trip down the Nile in 1885. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

This watercolour by William S. Perry depicts a scene from the Nile Expedition of 1884–85, part of a series of 27 works documenting the British Campaign in Egypt. The drawing reflects contemporary military and travel imagery published in illustrated journals such as *The Illustrated London News* and *The Graphic*. Comparable sketches by other artists, including Count Gleichen and O. Norie, provide context for similar representations of the region during this period.

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About the artist

Artist

William S. Perry

A British watercolour artist active in the 1880s, William S. Perry painted scenes from Egypt’s military outposts in vivid, portable washes. His sheets include Outpost duty at El Gubat. Night. (1886) and Outpost duty at…

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