The Abbey Gateway, St. Albans

About this work

This painting shows an old stone building with a big arched gateway in the center. The walls are rough and weathered, with tall towers on either side. One tower has a red roof, while the other is gray. A small fence runs along the front, and trees with yellow leaves sit to the left. The artist focused on the textures of the stone and the play of light on the walls. The brushstrokes are loose, giving the scene a soft, sketchy feel. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this one.