L'Eglise Saint-Roch

1882

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century tower

Dominant colour

L'Eglise Saint-Roch is a 1882 by Alfred-Alexandre Delauney, a Impressionism work, depicting tower, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Alfred-Alexandre Delauney
When & what style?: 1882 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet street scene with a church in the background. The church is the main focus, with people walking around it. It's interesting that the artist used simple colors to create a sense of calm. The scene feels peaceful, like a normal day in the town. To learn more about this style, look up the technique of sfumato.