View of the Nile with boat
1855
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a single boat with two tall, triangular sails gliding across calm water. In the distance, a row of low, rounded hills or mountains fade into a pale sky. The colors are soft—blues and browns—with just a hint of green along the shore. The artist used light washes of color to keep things airy, almost like a sketch. The boat’s reflection in the water is simple but clear. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
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