Bridge of ropes on the Sutlej
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a rope bridge swaying high above a river. A few people cross it. Trees and a rocky cliff fill the background. Simpson made these sketches after India’s 1857 revolt. The British hired him to record famous spots. His fast pencil lines became these calm watercolors later. See more of his work at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
