The Old Bourse, Flushing

About this work

This watercolor shows a quiet street scene with a two-story yellow building in the center. The building has green doors and windows, and a small tower with three figures sitting on top. People walk along the sidewalk, and a bridge crosses a canal in the background. The sky is pale, and the houses behind the main building have red and blue roofs. The artist used soft, loose brushstrokes to capture light and shadow, giving the scene a gentle, dreamy feel. The figures on the rooftop add a touch of mystery—it’s unclear what they’re doing up there. If you like this style, look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.