The Church of St Gervais, Paris
1836
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1836
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolour painting shows a narrow street in Paris, with tall buildings on either side. In the distance, the tower of the Church of St Gervais rises above the rooftops. The street is lined with people, some carrying baskets or walking with umbrellas. The painting is done in muted colours, with shades of brown and grey dominating the scene. The sky above is a pale blue, with a few wispy clouds. The overall effect is one of quiet activity, with people going about their daily business. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.
