Malines, Maison du Conseil
1844
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1844
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows old buildings with tall, pointy roofs. The walls look stone, with lots of windows and carvings. A few people walk on the street—one couple stands near a shop, another walks by a lamppost. The sky is light blue with soft brushstrokes. The artist focused on how light hits the buildings, making some parts look brighter. This style was common in the 1800s when artists drew real places with a dreamy feel. Check out Romanticism to see how this style shaped other art.
