Old Houses at Lisieux, Normandy
1802
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1802
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Old Houses at Lisieux, Normandy is a 1802 watercolor by Charles Claude Pyne, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a narrow street in a town, with old houses on either side. The houses are tall and have many windows, with people standing in the street. The artist has used watercolour to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The houses are painted in muted colours, with the sky above a pale grey. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up Romanticism.
A watercolour depicts a street scene in Lisieux, Normandy, framed by buildings on both sides, with figures and market activity centered in the composition. Stalls, carts, and shopfronts line the path, suggesting a bustling local environment.
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Charles Claude Pyne (1802–1878) was an artist.
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