The Castle of Chillon
1750
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Castle of Chillon is a 1750 watercolor by Michel Vincent Brandoin, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a big stone castle by a lake, with a round tower and a sloping roof. In front of it, a woman in a light dress stands near a tree, while a man leads a horse pulling a covered wagon. The path by the water is dusty, and a small boat floats in the distance. The colors are muted, with greys and soft browns. Notice how the artist used light and shadow to give the castle a solid, heavy look—even though it’s just watercolor. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other paintings.
A watercolour by Michel Vincent Brandoin from 1750 depicts the Castle of Chillon situated on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, and the work is signed by the artist.
Read the full account in the museum source.
A Swiss artist working in watercolour during the late 1700s, Michelle Vincent Brandoin painted scenes from everyday life and landmark views.
See the richer artist page
