Grasse
1923
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1923
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Grasse is a 1923 watercolor by Thomas RI Austen-Brown, a Art Nouveau work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a hillside town packed with white and tan buildings. Red-tiled roofs crowd together, climbing up the slope. A tall tower stands near the top, while a big dome and arches appear lower down. Trees and patches of green break up the stone, and the background fades into soft blue mountains. The artist used loose, sketchy strokes—some areas look almost unfinished, like quick notes. The colors stay simple, with earthy tones and just a hint of green and blue. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
