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River - Sunset

Francis Armstrong

1870

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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River - Sunset is a 1870 watercolor by Francis Armstrong, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Francis Armstrong
When & what style?: 1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a river at dusk, with soft light reflecting off the water. The sky is a mix of pale blues, pinks, and grays, while the land on the right side is dark and shadowy. In the distance, you can just make out a tall tower and some buildings, but everything looks fuzzy and blended. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, almost like the artist painted it fast while outside. The water has a rough, textured look, as if it’s moving. This style is called Impressionism.