Rameshwar cave, Ellora
1862
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1862
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Painted in 1862, this watercolour shows the inside of a cave at Ellora. William Simpson traveled India after the 1857 Mutiny, sketching and painting what he saw. He spent seven years on a big book project with 250 plates. His careful notes and sketches became a true record of the places he visited. Next time you’re in London, look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
