An Engine for raising Water from the Nile
1825
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a water wheel next to a riverbank, with a small animal standing nearby. A tall palm tree leans over the scene, while a rocky ledge drops into the water. In the background, trees and bushes line the shore, painted in soft greens and browns. The water wheel looks like an old machine for lifting water—likely from the river. The artist used light, loose brushstrokes to suggest movement in the water and foliage. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
