Timbered Houses at Laval, on the Mayenne, France
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Timbered Houses at Laval, on the Mayenne, France is a 1850 watercolor by Charles Claude Pyne, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a narrow street lined with old stone and timber houses. The buildings lean together, with wooden beams crisscrossing their walls and steep, tiled roofs. A few people walk along the cobblestone path, some pausing near the water below. The scene feels quiet, with soft light washing over everything. The artist focused on how the houses’ beams create a patchwork effect, almost like a puzzle. The water reflects the buildings, adding a gentle mirror to the street. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The watercolour depicts a street in Laval, France, featuring houses partially constructed over an alleyway using wooden supports. Figures are visible walking along the street below the elevated structures.
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Charles Claude Pyne (1802–1878) was an artist.
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