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Evening on the Arun

Estall

1886

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Evening on the Arun is a 1886 watercolor by Estall, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Estall
When & what style?: 1886 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a few cows standing in shallow water, surrounded by trees and bushes. The scene is depicted in soft, muted colors, with the sky above reflecting the gentle hues of the setting sun. In the foreground, the cows are the main focus, their bodies partially submerged in the water as they seem to be drinking or cooling off. The surrounding foliage is lush and green, with some trees leaning out over the water's edge. The overall atmosphere is one of peacefulness and tranquility. The painting's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes creates a sense of calmness, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world depicted. To learn more about this style of painting, look up Impressionism.