View of Rouen

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet riverbank at dusk. Two people walk along the path near the water, their figures simple and loose. Across the river, a cluster of buildings and trees fade into the dim light, with a tall church steeple rising in the middle. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to suggest movement and light. The scene looks soft and slightly blurred, like you’re seeing it through a light mist. Check out Impressionism for more works that use this loose, light-filled style.