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Rock Cliffs along the Romanche

Paul Huet

1858

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Rock Cliffs along the Romanche is a 1858 graphite by Paul Huet, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Huet
When & what style?: 1858 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a rugged landscape with rocky cliffs and a stream running through it. The cliffs are brown and tan, with some greenery growing on them. The stream is light blue and flows from the bottom left of the painting to the right. The painting is done in watercolor over graphite on wove paper, which gives it a soft, dreamy quality. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the texture of the rocks and the movement of the water. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of the artist Huet, Paul.