Madrasah and Tomb of Sultan Hasan
1809
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1809
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a big, white building with tall towers and arches. In front, a few people walk or sit near a camel. The sky is light blue with soft clouds. The whole scene looks drawn quickly, with faint pencil lines and watercolor washes. The artist left some areas blank, like the people’s faces. The building looks like a mosque or school from long ago. The loose, sketchy style makes it feel like a quick note of a place. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more sketches like this.
