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Lyons from the Left Bank of the Saone

Charles Claude Pyne

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Lyons from the Left Bank of the Saone is a 1850 watercolor by Charles Claude Pyne, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Charles Claude Pyne
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows a cityscape with a river in the foreground. The city is built on a hill, with a large church or cathedral in the centre. The church has a tall tower and a cross on top. There are other buildings and houses around the church, and a bridge crosses the river in the distance. The painting is done in muted colours, with shades of grey, brown, and beige. The sky is cloudy, and the overall mood is calm and serene. The artist who created this painting is Pyne, Charles Claude.

The story of this work

Overview

This painting depicts a view of Lyon from the left bank of the Saône River, with Lyon Cathedral positioned prominently in the foreground. In the background, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is visible atop a hill. The scene includes boats along the riverbank and a bridge spanning the river.

Read the full account in the museum source.