Sainte Chapelle, Palais de Juste, Paris,
1867
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1867
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a busy bridge over water with people walking and sitting. Buildings line both sides—some tall, some with shops on the ground floor. A big church with a tall spire stands in the middle. The sky is light blue with soft clouds, and the water below is calm. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to show movement and light. The colors are muted but bright enough to feel lively. Look up Impressionism to see how this style changed art.
