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Castle of Chillon, on the Lake Geneva

John Varley

1800

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Castle of Chillon, on the Lake Geneva is a 1800 watercolor by John Varley, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Varley
When & what style?: 1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a quiet lake with two people sitting in a small boat near the shore. Behind them, a rocky hill rises, and a castle clings to the side of the mountain. The sky is soft with a single cloud, and the water looks calm and still. The artist used light washes of color to make the scene feel peaceful and distant. The castle’s jagged shape stands out against the smooth lake and sky. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.