Enclosure of Martand, Kashmir
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a sweeping view of the Martand Temple ruins in Kashmir. Soft light glows on the stone arches and crumbling walls. Simpson painted it in 1860 after sketching the site by hand. Simpson worked fast on paper. He often drew scenes in pencil first, then colored them later. This piece feels calm, not dramatic. See it yourself at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
