Burning a dead body
1845
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1845
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows six men by a riverbank, digging a shallow grave. One body lies wrapped on the ground, while others stand around, some holding shovels. Trees and bushes fill the background, and a boat floats in the distance. The title at the bottom reads *"Burning a dead body,"* but the scene shows burial instead. The loose, sketchy lines suggest it was drawn quickly, maybe from memory. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s work.
