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Water Mill, Charentonneau

Alexandre Pau de Saint-Martin

1795

oil

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Rococo painting 18th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Water Mill, Charentonneau is a 1795 oil by Alexandre Pau de Saint-Martin, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Alexandre Pau de Saint-Martin
When & what style?: 1795 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene scene of a water mill, set in a lush green landscape. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered near the water's edge, while a boat glides across the river. The mill itself is depicted in the center, with a large tree standing tall behind it. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The overall mood is one of tranquility and peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the idyllic world of the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro in this painting.