Heliopolis, - As it is
1878
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1878
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Heliopolis, - As it is is a 1878 watercolor by William Simpson, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Heliopolis, As it is, is a watercolour painting by William Simpson. It's from 1878. The painting shows British tourists riding donkeys past an ancient obelisk. They're galloping, despite requests to spare the donkeys. This behaviour was observed by Simpson, who often recorded the actions of people around him. To learn more about the style of this painting, look into the movement: Realism.
