Watercolour, St Germain l'Auxerrois, Paris
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a tall church with a pointed tower and a clock face on one side. In front of it, people sit on benches and stroll along paths. The sky is light blue with soft clouds, and the buildings have lots of detail. Trees and grass fill the foreground, with a fountain and a few small structures nearby. The artist used loose brushstrokes to capture the scene’s light and movement. The colors are muted, with greens, grays, and blues dominating. If you like this style, check out Realism next.
