Artwork
The Soubadars Tank, Cawnpoor
The Soubadars Tank, 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
The Soubadars Tank, Cawnpoor is a drawing created by Captain Robert Smith between 1828 and 1833. It is part of a larger collection of pencil illustrations documenting his travels in Hindustan.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a tranquil scene of a large water reservoir surrounded by trees and buildings. Figures are shown walking along the water's edge and on steps leading to the buildings, capturing a moment in the life of the location.
Technique & Style
The artist employed techniques such as cross-hatching and stippling to achieve depth and texture, contributing to the scene's realism. The work exemplifies characteristics of Romanticism, emphasizing emotion and imagination.
History & Provenance
The drawing was part of Smith's unpublished 'Pictorial Journal of Travels in Hindustan,' which he worked on until 1845. It was later acquired by the museum in 1915 from W. M. Biden of Hampton-on-Thames.
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