Untitled
1864
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a silent street scene with soft light on brick walls. Details like a wooden door and window frames feel real but loose. The colors are muted, almost dusty. Simpson worked as a war artist in India before this. He often blended realism with impressionist brushwork. The scene feels quiet, not dramatic. Check out Simpson’s India sketches next at the Victoria and Albert Museum.