Artwork
Outpost duty at El Gubat. Night.
Outpost duty at El Gubat. Night. is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist William S. Perry. It dates from 1886 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Outpost duty at El Gubat.
About this work
Overview
Outpost duty at El Gubat. Night. is a watercolour painting created by William S. Perry in 1886. It is part of a series of 27 works documenting military operations during the British Campaign in Egypt and the Nile Expedition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two soldiers on night watch, one standing and one seated, in a rugged outdoor setting under a starry sky. The dark colours and blurred facial features convey a sense of quiet and seriousness.
Technique & Style
Perry's use of dark colours and watercolour technique creates a subdued atmosphere. The work is characteristic of realistic depictions of military scenes, similar to those by Count Gleichen and O. Norie.
Context
The painting reflects the British military presence in Egypt during the 1880s, drawing on contemporary accounts and illustrations from publications like The Illustrated London News and The Graphic.
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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