Ghats on the banks of the river Jumna, Mathura
1865
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1865
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
William Simpson painted "Ghats on the banks of the river Jumna, Mathura" in 1865. It’s a watercolour showing the river ghats. The scene comes from sketches he made while traveling India after the 1857 Revolt. Simpson started with quick pencil drawings on site. He finished the watercolours back in London, adding bright colours and romantic details. His journal and sketches later turned into these vivid scenes. The work sits in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
