II Too Good To Last
1885
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
II Too Good To Last is a 1885 watercolor by William S. Perry, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolour painting depicts a man riding a camel across a desert landscape. The man is dressed in a white shirt, tan pants, and a white helmet, and is holding a bow and arrow. He sits atop a brown camel with a red saddle blanket, which is running across the sand. In the background, there are hills and a blue sky with white clouds. The painting features a mix of realistic and impressionistic elements, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colours. The artist has captured the movement and energy of the camel and its rider, conveying a sense of freedom and adventure. The Victoria and Albert Museum is home to this painting, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of the natural world.
This watercolour by William S. Perry depicts a scene from the British Campaign in Egypt of 1882 or the Nile Expedition of 1884–85, part of a series of 27 works illustrating military events from that period. The drawing reflects contemporary accounts and illustrations published in *The Illustrated London News* and *The Graphic*. Comparable sketches by Count Gleichen and O. Norie are noted in related works. The piece is held in the Searight Archive.
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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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