Artwork
IV The Last of Him
IV The Last of Him 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
IV The Last of Him is a watercolour by William S. Perry, part of a series of 27 works depicting military events from the British Campaign in Egypt or the Nile Expedition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a dead animal on rocky ground, observed by a group of people in dark coats from a nearby boulder, with birds circling above. The calm demeanor of the onlookers and the animal's resting pose convey a subdued atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Soft watercolours create a blurry, quiet effect, with a washed-out palette that evokes a sketch left in the rain. The style is reminiscent of contemporary illustrations in publications like the Illustrated London News and sketches by 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…
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