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A Swiss Farmhouse

Michel Vincent Brandoin

1750

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

18th Century

Dominant colour

A Swiss Farmhouse is a 1750 watercolor by Michel Vincent Brandoin, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Michel Vincent Brandoin
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet farm scene with a wooden house and a small barn. A woman and child stand near a cow, while another person leans against a fence. In the background, mountains rise under a cloudy sky, and a bridge crosses a river with more buildings beyond. The artist used soft watercolor washes to create gentle tones, especially in the sky and mountains. The light feels natural, like a calm summer day. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.