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Street Scene, Near Paris, by Thomas Girtin, watercolor, 1802

Street Scene, Near Paris

Thomas Girtin

1802

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Street Scene, Near Paris is a 1802 watercolor by Thomas Girtin, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Thomas Girtin
When & what style?
1802 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows a street scene near Paris, with buildings and people. The artist used muted colours, with shades of grey and brown dominating the scene. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered near a building, while in the background, a tree stands out against the grey sky. The painting has a sense of calmness and serenity to it. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, you can explore more works by artists like Girtin, Thomas, who was a key figure in this style.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour depicting a street scene near Paris, signed and dated 1802 by Thomas Girtin.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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