Le Sphinx
1830
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a giant stone statue with a human head and a lion’s body, sitting in a desert. Behind it, a pyramid rises in the distance. Small figures on horses or camels walk near the statue, making it look tiny by comparison. The artist used soft watercolors to show the hot, sandy landscape. The statue’s face looks calm, but the cracked stone and empty eyes give it a mysterious feel. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
