Who painted Cutwah on the Hoogly?

Cutwah on the Hoogly was painted by Robert Captain Smith in 1830.

Where can I see Cutwah on the Hoogly?

Cutwah on the Hoogly is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Cutwah on the Hoogly?

Cutwah on the Hoogly is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Cutwah on the Hoogly?

Museum-quality prints of Cutwah on the Hoogly are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Cutwah on the Hoogly

Robert Captain Smith , 1830

Cutwah on the Hoogly is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Robert Captain Smith. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Cutwah on the Hoogly is a pencil drawing by Captain Robert Smith, part of a series of 65 illustrations from his Pictorial Journal of Travels in Hindustan.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a river scene on the Hooghly River, featuring a cutwah boat alongside another vessel, with a rocky shoreline and sparse vegetation in the background.

Technique & Style

The artist employed light pencil strokes to capture the details of the boats and the river's movement, conveying a sense of serenity.

History & Provenance

The drawing was created between 1828 and 1833, and the journal was completed in 1845. It was donated to the collection in 1915 by W. M. Biden.