Tomb of Themistocles
1839
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1839
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a rocky desert landscape under a bright sun. Jagged cliffs and dry, cracked earth dominate the scene, with a lone tree standing near the center. The sky is pale with a few soft clouds, and the light hits the rocks unevenly, making some parts glow. The artist focused on rough textures—every crack and shadow in the stone is visible. This was likely drawn from life, not imagined. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
