Old Houses, Berncastel, on the Moselle
1847
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1847
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a group of old houses in a town. The buildings are tall and have many windows. There are people standing in front of the houses. The sky above is cloudy and grey. The painting is done in watercolour, which gives it a soft and delicate look. The artist has used a range of colours to create depth and texture in the scene. The overall effect is one of quietness and stillness. If you like this painting, you might also want to look at other works by the Romanticism movement.
