Artwork
Magazine Bridge, Cawnpoor
Magazine Bridge, Cawnpoor is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Robert Captain Smith. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Magazine Bridge, Cawnpoor is a pencil drawing by Captain Robert Smith, a British army officer who traveled extensively in India during the early 19th century. The drawing is part of a larger journal that documents his journeys.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a stone bridge with three arches spanning a river, with people on the riverbank and surrounding vegetation. The serene atmosphere and natural setting suggest a tranquil scene, capturing a moment in the landscape.
Technique & Style
The work is a pencil illustration, characterized by delicate lines and shading that convey the textures of the natural environment. The style is typical of travel illustrations from the period, with a focus on documenting the landscape.
History & Provenance
The drawing was created between 1828 and 1833, and the accompanying journal was completed in 1845. It was later acquired by the museum in 1915, as part of a collection of Smith's unpublished works.
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