The Bombardment of the Forts of Alexandria
1882
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1882
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a big ship firing at a shore with small forts. Smoke rises from the forts, and the water is choppy. In the background, other ships float calmly, while the main ship looks busy with activity. The artist focused on the chaos of battle but kept the colors soft and the scene loose. The ships are detailed, but the forts are just small marks on the shore. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like this.
