Artwork
II Too Good To Last
II Too Good To Last is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist William S. Perry. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
II Too Good To Last is a watercolour painting by William S. Perry, depicting a desert scene with a camel rider.
Subject & Meaning
The work shows a man on a camel, dressed in attire suggestive of a military or exploratory context, possibly referencing the British Campaign in Egypt or the Nile Expedition.
Technique & Style
The painting blends realistic and impressionistic elements, featuring bold brushstrokes and vivid colours that convey a sense of movement and energy.
History & Provenance
The work is part of a series of 27 watercolours illustrating military events, and is held in the Searight Archive, with related works by other artists, such as Count Gleichen and O. Norie.
Artist & collection
Artist
A British watercolour artist active in the 1880s, William S. Perry painted scenes from Egypt’s military outposts in vivid, portable washes. His sheets include Outpost duty at El Gubat. Night. (1886) and Outpost duty at…
