Panorama of the Western Ghats from Mahabaleshwar
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a rugged, rocky hillside covered in green plants and shrubs. In the distance, rolling hills and distant mountains fade into a pale, hazy sky. The colors are mostly earthy browns and greens, with soft blues and pinks in the far-off hills. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a sketchy, almost unfinished look. It feels like the artist was working fast to capture the landscape’s mood. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like this.
