Howling Dervish
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows two men sitting side by side, both wearing tall hats. The one on the left has a wide-brimmed hat and a striped shirt, while the man on the right wears a red hat and a loose, light-colored coat. Their faces are plain, with simple lines for eyes and mouths, and the background is just a flat, pale color. The brushstrokes are quick and loose, almost like scribbles. The artist didn’t focus on details—just the shapes and colors to get the feeling of the scene. If you like this style, check out Realism next.
