A Scene on the Nile: with dahabiyyahs and bales of cotton being loaded into feluccas
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows boats on a river near a sandy shore. Some boats are small and close to the water’s edge. Others are bigger, with tall masts and sails. On the shore, a group of people stand near piles of white bales. In the distance, palm trees line the bank. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes. This makes the scene feel alive but not too detailed. The boats look like they’re working—maybe loading goods. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more sketches like this.
