Saint-Malo, sunset
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Saint-Malo, sunset is a 1864 watercolor by Paul Huet, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolour painting shows a serene landscape of Saint-Malo at sunset. The sky is painted in warm hues of orange and pink, with the sun setting behind a hill in the distance. The hill is depicted in dark shades of brown and grey, with some trees visible on its slope. In the foreground, the sea is calm, with gentle waves lapping at the shore. The painting's use of colour and light creates a sense of tranquility and peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the serene atmosphere of the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of spontaneity and freshness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and colour, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.
A watercolour seascape by Paul Huet from 1864, depicting Saint-Malo at sunset with an island positioned in the midground.
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