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Le Château d'Eze, pres de Nice

Mathias Gabriel Lory

1842

watercolor

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Le Château d'Eze, pres de Nice is a 1842 watercolor by Mathias Gabriel Lory, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Mathias Gabriel Lory
When & what style?: 1842 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This watercolor painting shows a castle on a rocky hill overlooking the sea. The castle has a white church with an orange roof in the center, surrounded by other buildings. There are trees and bushes around the castle, and a path leads up to it. In the foreground, there are more trees and bushes, as well as some rocks and a few people walking on the path. The painting is done in soft colors, with shades of blue and green dominating the scene. The sky is light blue with some clouds, and the sea is a deeper blue. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning more about the Romanticism movement.