The Vocal Statue - Thebes, 1848
1848
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1848
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows two huge stone statues sitting side by side on a rocky base. They’re worn and rough, with blank faces and simple robes. In the background, a desert landscape stretches out with distant hills and a few small buildings. Below, a group of people on horseback rides across the flat ground. The statues look ancient and mysterious, almost like they’re watching over the scene. The artist used soft, muted colors and quick brushstrokes to capture the light and mood. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more sketches like this.
