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Cheyne Walk, Chelsea

Paul Maitland

1880

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

Cheyne Walk, Chelsea is a 1880 paint by Paul Maitland, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Paul Maitland
When & what style?: 1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet city street lined with red-brick buildings. People walk along the sidewalk, some near a horse-drawn carriage. Trees frame the scene, their branches casting shadows on the cobblestone road. The colors are soft—greens, browns, and muted blues—with a touch of evening light. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, which makes the scene feel alive but dreamy. This style was a big deal for artists trying to capture real life quickly. If you like this, check out Impressionism next—it’s all about light and quick strokes.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting depicts Cheyne Walk in Chelsea, London, rendered by Paul Maitland in 1880.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Paul Maitland

Paul Fordyce Maitland (London 1863 – 13 May 1909 Shottermill, Surrey) was a British painter; one of the first Impressionists there. Most of his works are landscapes and urban scenes in and around Chelsea.

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