Open full image Pin

Attock on the Indus

Pritchett

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Attock on the Indus is a 1850 watercolor by Pritchett, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Pritchett
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a rocky riverside scene with a steep cliffside behind it. On the right, two people sit on a boulder by the water—one holds a fishing rod. A small boat floats in the distance, and the cliff has a few buildings clinging to its edge. The mountains in the background are soft and hazy, with light blue skies above. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to capture the landscape’s rough texture, especially on the rocks and water. The colors are muted, with earthy browns and greens dominating the scene. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

About the artist

Artist

Pritchett

Pritchett is a surname, and may refer to:Aaron Pritchett, Canadian country music singer Bill Pritchett (1921–2014), Australian public servant Chris Pritchett, American baseball player Florence Pritchett (1920–1965),…

See the richer artist page