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Albenga, a town on the Riviera

Edward Henry Fahey

1890

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Albenga, a town on the Riviera is a 1890 watercolor by Edward Henry Fahey, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Edward Henry Fahey
When & what style?: 1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet town nestled between hills. The buildings are mostly low and warm-toned, with a few taller towers rising above. Leafless trees line a winding path, and a few small figures walk along it. The sky is pale, and the distant mountains fade into soft light. The artist used light to show the time of day—maybe early morning or late afternoon. The colors are muted, but the light gives the scene a calm, peaceful feel. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

The watercolour *Albenga, a town on the Riviera* by Edward Henry Fahey, dated 1890, depicts a coastal settlement along the Italian Riviera, rendered in transparent washes and fine brushwork. The artist’s signature and date appear on the work, confirming its authorship and temporal context.

Read the full account in the museum source.