Start I
1885
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Start I is a 1885 watercolor by William S. Perry, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a man riding a camel in a desert landscape. The man is dressed in a white uniform, complete with a helmet and a rifle slung over his shoulder. He sits atop the camel, which is adorned with a red blanket and a white tag. The background of the painting features a vast expanse of sand, with distant mountains visible on the horizon. The artist's use of watercolor creates a sense of softness and subtlety, capturing the gentle play of light on the desert landscape. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the painting. For more information on this style, explore the world of Impressionism.
This watercolour drawing by William S. Perry, titled *Start I*, is part of a series of 27 scenes depicting the British Campaign in Egypt in 1882 and the subsequent Nile Expedition from 1884 to 1885. The work reflects contemporary military events documented in publications like *The Illustrated London News* and *The Graphic*. Comparable sketches by Count Gleichen and O. Norie exist in related collections, while additional references may be found 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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