Artwork
Chapel in the south transept of Rouen Cathedral

Chapel in the south transept of Rouen Cathedral is a watercolor work on paper by the Aestheticist artist A.W.N. Pugin. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting depicts the chapel in the south transept of Rouen Cathedral, created by A.W.N. Pugin in 1851.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the chapel's interior, featuring tall, arched windows with colourful designs, stone walls, and a small chair. The scene is bathed in light, conveying a sense of brightness and airiness.
Technique & Style
Pugin's use of watercolour gives the painting a soft, dreamy quality. The colours are muted, yet the light streaming through the windows creates a sense of luminosity.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin was an English architect, designer, artist and critic with French and Swiss origins.















